Jacobson Rost

Jacobson Rost is a Performance Branding Agency that helps launch and transform brands and businesses. Our core disciplines include strategic consulting, creative, content development, shopper marketing, media and performance marketing, PR, CRM and Analytics.

We are fortunate to have a team of passionate, purpose-led clients and privileged to work on exciting, dynamic brands across myriad industries and sectors – from Kalahari Resorts and Conventions and Masonite’s innovative doors to car batteries (Clarios) and snowplows (Toro/Boss). We build Performance Branding Ecosytems that seamlessly blend purpose, experience and performance marketing to help our clients business grow. Our people are insatiably curious, relentlessly dedicated to craft, and unapologetically optimistic.

We are currently looking for a mid-senior level Art Director who will be responsible for developing integrated brand, product and channel campaigns, designing brand activations and design systems. Under the direction of Jacobson Rost’s Creative Directors, you will work on several projects at a time and be responsible for significant contributions in the creative development process. Day-to-day responsibilities include creative concepting, digital design, presenting work and working directly with clients, and producing creative executions across multiple platforms and media. You will be challenged to produce work to the highest standards and expected to manage priorities independently. Your passion for print, digital and interactive design, as well as the emerging opportunities in mobile, social media, and marketing will be integral to your success at JR.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Be creative and come up with awesome ideas
• Provide design solutions for Brand Campaigns, Social and Digital Campaigns, Brand Identity, Creative Presentation Decks, Video, Print Interactive and Package Design
• Understand the creative brief and develop design concepts that are well thought
• Brainstorm conceptual directions, both independently and as part of an integrated team
• Collaborate with the Design team and Creative team to create conceptual design solutions that will support brand strategy
• Collaborate with the Design Director and Creative teams to revise work and refine concepts
• Possess knowledge and understanding of typography, illustration and motion graphics
• Use your expertise in After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Keynote, and other Adobe Creative Suite applications; experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Sketch, Zeplin, Figma and XD
• Juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Keep current on design, social trends, and industry technology, sharing findings with the department to facilitate new ways of thinking, working, and problem solving

Required Qualifications:

• BFA, ideally in Visual Communications, Advertising or Design, MFA is a plus
• 4-8 years of experience in advertising agency or in-house agency environment
• Digital experience with mobile-first design, UX/UI and web design
• 2D and 3D design is a plus
• Self-motivated with a desire to grow and improve in your craft
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional agency and client teams

Compensation & Benefits:

Jacobson Rost offers a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, as well as PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Jacobson Rost is an independent advertising agency with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago.

Jacobson Rost

Jacobson Rost is an Advertising and Marketing Agency that helps launch and transform brands and businesses. Our core disciplines include strategy, creative, content development, performance marketing, PR, CRM and Analytics. We are fortunate to have a roster of passionate, purpose-led clients and privileged to work on exciting, dynamic brands across myriad industries and sectors – from Kalahari Resorts and Conventions and Bardstown Bourbon Company to car batteries (Clarios) and crypto currency (Uphold). We believe in speed, collaboration, and work that works. Our model is Truth to Transactions. Our people are insatiably curious, relentlessly dedicated to craft, and unapologetically optimistic. We are an agency with a compass and a purpose

We are currently looking for a Production Artist to join our expanding production team. This person will support all client materials and is responsible for production, mechanicals and technical work for product, packaging, collateral, trade show and branding on various print and digital marketing platforms. The Production Artist will have 5+ years of experience in an agency environment and/or in-house production studio. This position will report to the Director of Production and works closely with Art Directors and Proofreading to provide daily support, ensuring quality and production standards are met prior to releasing projects to the client or the printer while working within tight deadlines and adhering to client brand identity standards.

Qualifications:

• Advanced, in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator on MacOS systems.
• Ability to create and edit files for both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Proficient with color correction, image retouching and manipulation, and font management.
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery.
• Experience in graphic design and a discerning eye for art and composition.
• Educational background in graphic design, print production, advertising or related fields.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, design and production skills.
• Demonstrable effective communication skills (verbal, written and listening).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels of a business.

Responsibilities:

• Build design files and artwork based on team, client or vendor specifications.
• Collaborate with creative teams to execute creative concepts.
• Balance and prioritize multiple client projects in fast-paced environment.
• Follow client brand identity standards.
• Have a proactive, deadline-driven approach.
• Show diplomacy, flexibility and grace under pressure.
• Possess a positive, team-oriented demeanor (and a good sense of humor is a plus!)

Jacobson Rost offers a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO and paid holidays.

Jacobson Rost