About the job

Rather Outdoors is a family of industry-leading brands with a common purpose, protecting and nurturing the legendary outdoor brands we grew up with. We are focused on fishing and spending life outdoors while providing outdoor enthusiasts with the right gear for every step of their journey. We’re proud to work with co-workers who share our passions and values, and work as a family to make our mission a success.

We’re looking for that person that is self-motivated, willing to take on challenges head-on, and is able to adapt as needed to find solutions on the spot to ensure a project is executed at the highest level.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Track and manage all Creative Services projects, accounting for project timelines, budget and resources required.
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide clear and concise direction.
• Recruit and assess new talent, both full-time and contract positions.
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the greater Marketing team.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience for all brands.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.
• Collaborate with the rest of the creative team across multiple mediums.
• Produce and present sketches, storyboards and/or rough concepts to visualize ideas.
• Plan and direct photo shoots.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage both budget and resources/staff on both an annual and project-by-project basis.
• Proven working experience as Art Director and/or Sr. Graphic Artist.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design.
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and/or wire-framing tools.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications skills.
• Fishing or Outdoor Industry experience preferred.