Company & Benefits Information At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years! All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace Profit Sharing 401(K) with company match Compensation Base pay between $111,000 - $135,000/yr with annual performance-based merit raises The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Job Duties The Director of Creative Services leads the creative strategy and execution for all visual, digital, and print materials that support the company’s brand and marketing initiatives. This role oversees a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals, ensuring that all creative output aligns with the brand’s voice and aesthetic while driving engagement and supporting business goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to align creative direction with overall business goals and objectives. Drive the brand’s creative vision while owning brand stewardship across marketing channels and tactics, performing quality control proofing and overseeing design revisions until acceptable results are obtained. Lead the design and production of high-quality visual content and marketing materials for print, digital, broadcast and other mediums. Develop and manage the creative services capacity planning, allocating resources efficiently across different marketing initiatives and problem-solving production bottle-necks. Manage production schedule and coordinate creative activities to follow production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards for completion. Develop basic presentation approaches for reviewing materials and information presented from the Marketing Department. Orient, train, assign, schedule, and coach employees to meet deadlines. Complete performance evaluations for assigned associates. Submit and track annual visual marketing and production bugdets. Demonstrate awareness & compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with graphic design emphasis preferred. 10 or more years’ experience in graphic design. 8 or more years of prior leadership experience. Proficiency with Mac computer systems. Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Able to troubleshoot and maintain printer/copier/workstations. Extensive understanding of brand development, marketing strategies, and creative direction. Strong leadership and team-building skills for managing and motivating a creative team. Advanced project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present creative concepts, pitch ideas, and collaborate with stakeholders. High attention to detail to ensure brand consistency, quality control, and accuracy in all creative deliverables. EEO Statement Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.