Job Description

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you\'re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* - enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you\'re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at .

Job Summary

As part of our internal agency at Vail Resorts, the Associate Creative Director will work alongside the Creative Director to help manage a team of Copywriters and Art Directors. This person will inspire and guide creatives as they develop and execute campaigns for brands across the enterprise. In addition to the management side of the position, they will also be expected to consistently come up with concepts and visual solutions to creative briefs.

This role requires a person that can think strategically while pushing brands into more innovative and creative spaces. They are viewed as a creative expert and leader in their discipline and can present their work to brand partners in a persuasive and effective manner.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Corporate Remote
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Year Round / Full Time
• The budgeted range starts at $100,000 - $121,000 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in managing creative teams both internally and externally.
• Provide creative direction to the internal team as well freelancers that results in outstanding strategic creative.
• Concepting and executing brand campaigns across all necessary channels.
• Grow creative talent and develop a strong, positive team culture.
• Help lead the creative vision in partnership with internal brand partners.
• Keep a pulse on new and emerging trends that impact the culture of our category and beyond.
• Communicate effectively to team members including account, creative, studio, and stakeholders.
• Translate business objectives outline in creative briefs into clear creative strategies.
• Manage multiple projects at once, ensuring they adhere to timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to present work from a strategic point of view that aligns to business objectives.
• Able to translate feedback to arrive at stronger, creative solutions.
• Use creative tools and platforms effectively.
• Support and champion diversity and inclusion, seeking out a wide range of perspectives and talent backgrounds.
• Help lead production development of content shoots for video and photography.
• Help manage the creative freelance budget and ensure vendors are being paid on schedule.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years in an art direction or design field, ad agency and/or internal brand
• 3+ years managing team of creatives
• Strong design and visual skills with attention to detail
• Able to effectively collaboration and work cross-functionally
• High-level of execution with Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Able to use/learn WorkFront to manage creative projects
• All-around positive outlook and attitude

Please include a link to online portfolio of work to be considered.

• Incredible mastery of design and visual execution

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $100,000 - $121,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you\'re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 498217
Reference Date: 09/26/2023
Job Code Function: Marketing

Nearest Major Market: Denver

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