Director of Creative Services

Do you get excited about translating marketing objectives into strong creative executions?  Are you motivated to develop distinct brand images?    Oriental Trading Company has an Opportunity for YOU! Oriental Trading Company ( http://www.orientaltrading.com), the nation’s leading direct marketer of value-priced novelties, toys, and party supplies is looking for talented people who want a build a great career and make the world more fun!   Oriental Trading Company is seeking an individual to take responsibility for leading our creative services department while ensuring that company goals are met.  The incumbent will set and uphold high standards of creative and production excellence.  This individual will also provide strategic direction and guidance, define and maintain brand online and offline channels, and lead new opportunities to build overall company brand awareness.  Finally, the incumbent will partner cross-functionally to identify new initiatives and build creative strategies to successfully market new brands and categories. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, Advertising or related field.  S/he must be able to successfully lead a team in fast paced, deadline oriented environment and have strong communication and collaboration skills. The incumbent must also be able to effectively react to the latest business results and change plans as needed. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in direct marketing, catalog and/or the advertising industry is required.  Creative management experience with agencies or in house is a must.  Experience in a multi-channel environment with a strong background in ecommerce and print production is required. At Oriental Trading Company, we help families, teachers, businesses and non-profit organizations make their world more fun!  Be a part of our growing company which is already one of the top 50 Internet Retailers and one of the Top 50 Catalog Companies.  Oriental Trading Company employs approximately 3,000 employees and offers over 30,000 products  -- from pink flamingo’s, yo-yos and grass skirts to school supplies, holiday decorations, scrapbooking products, and crafts.  Join in the fun today!   Apply today at http://www.myotccareer.com