Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Job Summary: As an Art Specialist at Central Market, you'll bring the Central Market brand experience to life in our Stores. Each Store reflects a unique expression of our brand that builds a stage to tell our product stories. Think of yourself as a theater set designer who transforms the grocery trip into a food adventure where customers discover the best of every department. Artwork may include hand crafted lettering, sign and mural painting, event production and installation, 3D retail display design and custom illustration.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Design & Development / Production:

• Creates hand crafted, eye-catching artwork and displays to tell product stories that sell product through modes like signs, banners, chalkboards, foam art, and sculptures
• Serves as Central Market Brand Ambassador in own Store, ensuring all art and event experiences enhance and align with the Store's unique look and Division-provided event concepts
• Researches product information to tell compelling stories and confirm accuracy; researches themes, cultures, and products for signature events to ensure authenticity
• Creates chalkboard art in key departments that helps tell product stories, share timely deals, and sell product
• Creates materials (banners, menus, handouts, posters, badge flappers, internal communication, etc.)
• Conceptualizes / creates camera-ready painted signs, foam art, and sculptures in various sizes and mediums to promote and help merchandise products
• Creates larger scale art pieces that include materials like foam board, paper mâché, plaster, cardboard, wood, fabric, and found materials
• Completes superficial sculpture, 3D layering, and faux techniques (wood, marble, stone, paper, metal, etc.)
• Manages weekly sale sign production, including some attribute signs pricing tags
• Maintains the studio, including weekly cleaning duties, storage of signs and props, and maintenance of tools like computer, printer, and laminator
• Researches / stays current on different styles, techniques
• Decorates for in-store Partner celebrations and events

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

1+ years Experience in commercial art, freelance, or studio work - Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Technical knowledge of basic construction and tools like hammers, screw drivers, routers, jigsaws, and drills - Required

Strong understanding / comfort level with acrylic- and latex-based paints and paint brush control - Required

Understanding of composition, color theory, value (light and shadow), and perspective - Required

Understanding of appropriate uses of glue, adhesives, chemicals, stains, treatments, and solvents - Required

Familiarity with MS Office - Required

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, on a Mac - Required

Strong communication and customer service skills - Required

Strong hand lettering skills and painting skills - Required

Drafting and drawing skills - Required

Ability to select / use finishes (color, form, scale, texture) that are aesthetically pleasing - Required

Ability to copywrite or source copy, where needed - Required

Ability to complete projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to business needs; attention to detail - Required

Ability to work in a highly cross-functional, dynamic, and collaborative team environment - Required

Education:

Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 6/1/2021