Advertising Specialist

Overview • **Entry Level HOURLY*** • Initiates, develops, automates and coordinates effective design solutions for ad layouts • Prepares and oversees all activities associated with final design and production • Exercises good judgement in recommending formats and innovate graphic options to maximize impact and remain competitive • Coordinates any necessary photography for project development • Responsible for generating over 100+ ad pages weekly • Produce ad layout so meet the guidelines given by retail customers • Determines the appropriate version for ads based on customer needs • Determines which products to include in ad based on region and information from brand directors • Generates proof, sends to customers, and makes appropriate changes based on feedback • Releases ads, grids and run list to ensure accurate print versions and distribution • Prepares files for email blast and accurate info for social media • Ensures prices, random weights, mapping and writing to build the layout and move items to appropriate space • Collaborates with digital group for special email promotions, create with proper formatting dependent on social media platforms • Provides support in preparing window signs, newspaper ads, bag stuffers, and digital coupons • Responsible for moving pdfs of ads and uploading to server shared with FreshOps thus creating the digital ad for additional random ads • May be required to perform other tasks, as necessary. • Must be self-motivated and creative. • Experience in ad layouts preferred.