Position Purpose

Responsible for the entire process, from taking and editing digital photography to visualizing, designing, and producing packaging for AutoZone's private label products. Assist the Design Manager in executing creative concepts and designs, building brand awareness, and maintaining consistency across all visual communications to promote AutoZone's key attributes and services. Proofread all materials to ensure they are accurate and error-free. Manage the production and packaging process in collaboration with Merchandising, Global Sourcing, and US Marketing, ensuring timely delivery. Also responsible for managing a design agency and overseeing related projects. .

Primary Accountabilities

• Create, design, and produce packaging for private label products.
• Supervise and execute the production and delivery process from the print shop (third party) to stores for all campaigns, including QA testing, printer schedules, delivery timelines, budget negotiations, and vendor relationship management.
• Responsible for monitoring store incidents to ensure each location receives the necessary materials on time.
• Design proposals for initiatives and projects from various internal and external departments, including store openings, exhibitions, events, and promotional activities.
• Manage purchase orders, invoice processing, and delivery tracking, ensuring objectives are met within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with the creative and design team to capture and edit digital photography used to promote AutoZone's products and services.

Education & Experience

Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.

Area of Study: Graphic Design, Industrial Design or similar.

Years of Experience: Three to five years.

Type of Experience: Retail advertising experience prefered.

Special Certifications or Technical Skills: "Able to generate new & unique design concepts within branding boundaries.

Ability to multi-task, plan, and prioritize multiple projects & tight deadlines.

Must be flexible enough to adapt to changes and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Strong portfolio that demonstrates a sharp eye for design.

Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Proven Advance experience with Adobe Web Creative Suite design tools (Required: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign).

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Resolved conflicts and provided solutions in a professional manner to the satisfaction of clients"

Other/Preferred: "Superior communication, interpersonal, creative and organizational skills.

English proficiency. Advanced knowledge of prepress/printing and digital photography