Creative Services Manager

Location: Chesterfield, MO or Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Branding & Creative Services

Reports To: Brand Manager

Salary Range: $71,171 to $106,757 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Is creativity more than just a skill-it's part of who you are? Do you thrive in a high-energy, collaborative environment where bold ideas take shape and make an impact?

We're looking for a visionary Creative Services Manager to lead a talented team of designers, writers, and content creators-developing eye-catching visuals, compelling content, and strategic campaigns that truly connect with our audiences.

If you're ready to inspire, innovate, and push creative boundaries, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage a high-performing creative team, ensuring high-quality work across all marketing and communication channels.
• Maintain and enforce brand standards while finding innovative ways to tell our story.
• Oversee the development of digital and print materials, ensuring all deliverables are polished, strategic, and engaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to develop and execute creative ideas while ensuring alignment with deadlines and budgets.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and explore new ways to enhance our creative approach.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, related field or equivalent Dot experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in graphic design, art direction, or branding, with a focus on managing and developing creative teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and a deep understanding of marketing trends.
• Experience integrating creative design with strategic business initiatives.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.
• Strong understanding of digital user experience and print production processes.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience using audience journey maps.
• Understanding of AP Stylebook guidelines.
• Proven success in project management and balancing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of agile marketing methodologies.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision: Manage and develop a team of graphic designers, content writers, and web designers.
• Travel: Occasional overnight travel required to company meetings or functions. Must have the ability to travel independently, as need, by all modes of transportation, including car, bus, train or plane.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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