DIGITAL CREATIVE DESIGN MANAGER (HYBRID) - McCormick & Company, Incorporated : Job Details

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Digital Creative Design Manager on the Global Marketing team. This new hire will work in a hybrid capacity in our Global Headquarters, located in Hunt Valley, MD.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Overview

The Digital Creative Design Manager will manage a team of graphic designers to concept and produce content for McCormick's owned channels and creative campaigns, from social content to display ads and e-commerce content. This role will work closely with the kitchens team, outside vendors, and internal creatives to create entertaining and authentic content for McCormick's entire family of brands.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal business and campaign leaders to develop, design, and lead digital design initiatives.
• Lead the digital design process from concept to production and trafficking.
• Manage a team of graphic designers to ensure content is on-brand, on-brief, and visually appealing.
• Devise and monitor process improvements leading to fast, efficient content production while not sacrificing content quality.
• Ensure compliance with strategic marketing objectives.
• Art direct shoots and work with food stylists, photographers, and videographers to gather footage that is on-brand with high appetite appeal.
• Coach junior graphic designers to improve skill set and take on increasing responsibility.
• Manage and provide recommendations for technology improvements to help with graphics production.
• Manage strategic and tactical coordination with design agencies and design consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, including a mix of art directing culinary content, managing creatives, and overseeing design projects for digital destinations.
• Proficient in key Adobe Creative Suite programs like InDesign and Photoshop.
• Able to mentor, develop, and manage junior creatives.
• Experience working with creatives and communicating creative direction.
• Able to manage projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to stay true to a brand identity while still being creative and innovative with content.
• Portfolio link required in resume.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using HTML5 display ad creators.
• Experience using project management/workflow tools.
• Strong understanding of what makes food visually appetizing.
• Experience playing an art director role in food content production.
• Experience working with multiple brands with unique styles and tones of voice.
• Fluency in Spanish or French.
• Cooking experience/food and ingredient knowledge.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee, you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.