Creative Co-Op

We’re looking for a creative and highly motivated Co-Op to join our Agency & Integrations Creative Team. This role offers hands-on experience in how a brand is developed, managed and integrated into national campaigns and partnerships. Our ideal candidate is an innovative thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for branding and marketing.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Brand Integrations

• Assist Creative Manager with executing brand integrations from start to finish.
• Coordinate and facilitate various production activities, including but not limited to, product orders for photo and video shoots, store location requests etc.
• Manage integration project timelines and proof reviews in Workfront.
• Ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines and is grammatically correct.

Color of the Month

• Create and maintain monthly portals for Color of the Month campaign – creating portal header graphic, adding color information, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for misc. assets.
• Distribute COTM portal each month and maintain distribution list.  
• Save and organize final photography files on server.
• Manage FPO image share outs with cross-functional teams.

Asset Management & Portals

• Create and maintain campaign portals for annual Agency & Integration Creative Team led initiatives (COTY, Colormix, etc.)
• Upload imagery from Agency & Integration Creative Team led photoshoots to the mall.
• Ensure all room scenes are continually added to the ‘PSG Room Photography’ portal.  
• Work with Creative Manager to identify opportunities to enhance campaign asset organization and portal functionality.

General Agency & Integrations Team Support

• Support Creative Managers and Director on an as-needed basis.
• Help teams locate photography, color information or other asset details on an as-needed basis. 

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree (required) in marketing communications, advertising, or communication.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for brand and creative work.
• Collaborative work style with ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external teams.
• Strong writing and editing skills; copywriting experience is a plus.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of creative process and creative best practices.
• Interest in brand storytelling and maintaining brand guidelines.
• Familiarity with creative reviews and building creative timelines.
• Existing brand familiarity

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience with digital asset management systems.

Preferred:

• Familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Photoshop) with basic understanding of design principles, file types/formats, etc.