Visual Studio Director

Hiring Manager: Cece Merkle
Posting On: 9/4 (All internal roles are posted a minimum of 8 calendar days)
Job Band / Grade: BPMG.EX
Number of Openings: 1

Who we are

Visual Studios is a center of excellence for creative asset development, lettering, character stylings, and archival collections. The leaders and talent within the studio shape "what makes it Hallmark" with industry leading craft and conceptual expertise to deliver differentiation for the Hallmark Brand in the marketplace.

What this role entails and how you'll contribute

The Visual Studio Director provides strong creative vision, high-level direction and sets aesthetic high-bar for asset development within the Visual Studios.

Expectations for this role include:

• Strategically leads and influences the studio to develop assets with industry leading craft and conceptual expertise to deliver differentiated points of view with unique Hallmark positioning.
• Works closely with partner teams to identify and interpret opportunities to drive distinctive visual direction and character exploration that align with business priorities.
• Directs and inspires a team of studio art directors to create and curate compelling visual content and trend-right creative direction that maximizes the application of assets for program planning and commercialization of product.
• Develops talent in the studio to ensure creative versatility and range that evolves with changing business needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of professional work experience in design, illustration or lettering
• At least 8 years of Hallmark product development experience
• At least 5 years of people or project leadership experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume/application will stand out if you have:

• BFA or BA in Design or Graphic Design
• Previous experience in collaborating across teams within Hallmark and/or with external vendors/partners
• Strong strategic thinking skills to translate relevant trends and creative assets into consumer-centric product strategies and solutions.
• Strong communication skills - able to effectively communicate with key partners and present work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborative partnerships
• Ability to handle high volume of work that is varied in complexity
• Strong decision making and organizational skills, with the ability to quickly process information and manage moving pats and pieces to drive work forward
• Proven strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL DETAILS This position is located out of our headquarters office in Kansas City, MO. Candidate should be local with the ability to be in-person on a regular basis (1-3 time per week).

Now's your chance to join our team-just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

A portfolio is required for this position. Your portfolio should be compiled into one PDF document that is no larger than 5 MB. If your portfolio file size is above the 5MB limit, you can submit a one-page overview of your work (example: Portfolio Example). You can also submit a link to a personal portfolio website to supplement your uploaded portfolio. Applicants who do not upload a portfolio or one-page overview will not be considered.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.