Creative Director Milano

Creative Director
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Minerva Research Labs Ltd are the manufacturers and marketers of Gold Collagen, presently sold in 50 countries worldwide.

Our mission is to provide the world products to live better longer.

with the best innovation.

The SUNDAY TIMES awarded Minerva 24th placement in their top "100 fastest growing British Company - International Sales" league 2018.

Let's face it, there's nothing quite like finding a place to work that's filled with passion, opportunities to grow and lots fabulously talented people.

Here at MINERVA, we've got all of that and a whole lot more.

Whatever your aspirations in life, however far you want to go, if you love what you do and are as committed as we are to being the very best you can be, then join us.

If you share our values and sense of beauty, are full of personality and want to build your career with one of the fastest-growing premium beauty brands in the world, join MINERVA today.

We'll help you to grow, develop and progress in an environment that really is second to none.

**Job Location**:Milan (with frequent trips to our HQ in London)

**Industries**:Nutraceutical, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Luxury

**Functions**:Art Director

**Language**:Italian and English, knowledge of Spanish will be an advantage

**Job Purpose

We are looking for a _Creative Art Director_ who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers "click".

You will cooperate with a design-savvy team to devise an overall concept.

The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences across all touchpoints (online and offline).

**Responsibilities

- Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the head of brand;

- Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas;

- Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience;

- Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media;

- Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines;

- Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions;

- Articulate design decisions that align with brand vision and strategic objectives and are supported by a thesis and backed by evidence and insight;

- Present completed ideas to clients/team members;

- Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

**Requirements and skills

- Proven working experience as Art Director;

- Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design;

- Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools;

- Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio;

- Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well;

- Team player with strong communication and presentation skills;

- Relevant education or training.

**Previous experience in beauty field is a plus.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent