Art Director

At Foerstel Design, being a kick-ass designer ranks number one, but caring about the environment and sustainability is also at the top of our list. We are a design and strategic marketing group located in sunny Boise, Idaho, and we sleep better at night because we spend our days working for thoughtful clients whose products and services make the world a better place to live. We are looking to add an art director to our group who has bushels of positive energy and a minimum 5 years of design/production experience. A perfect candidate thinks that creativity isn’t limited to the office, embraces problem-solving, and plays well with others. Food package design experience is a plus, and fitting in with our fun, creative bunch is a must.

THE DEETS

What you’ll do

• Package design for retail and foodservice, from early concepting to production
• Brand architecture, including but not limited to, establishing foundational elements, logo design, and collateral development
• Digital/web and interactive design
• Digital illustration and 3D mockup renderings
• Work directly with creative, web, and account teams to achieve desired project goals and quality creative projects
• Participate in new business development efforts

What you’ll need

• Minimum 5 years design experience in an agency or design studio
• Package design experience is highly preferred but not mandatory
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of design skills
• Superior knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of 3D rendering and video editing programs a PLUS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An optimistic, can-do attitude
• Willingness to embrace design as a discipline of co-creation

Job Specifics

• Salary based upon experience
• Full-time position
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K matching
• Cafeteria Plan
• Industry-Standard PTO including vacation, sick and personal time

Working at Foerstel — The UN-corporate Office

Our studio is a unique, informal workplace that runs on dedication and passion for changing the way people think about our planet. Although we are very serious about deadlines, delivering exceptional work, and growing as a company, we pride ourselves in giving our designers license to create in a positive, supportive environment, while keeping an eye on our common goal. Bonus: In the interest of self-care we’ve been known to have off-site meetings, the choice to work remotely or in the office, and even the occasional visit from a massage therapist.

If you feel you are qualified for this position please fill out the application below.