Art Director - Media Events (NY-Based)

$118,560 - $118,560/Yr

Crawford Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Art Director - Media Events at Crawford Group is a hands-on conceptual designer responsible for overseeing the development of visual identities and marketing campaigns for live events. This role requires a self-starter who can manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring consistency in brand architecture and visual identity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, marketing, and event management, with the ability to communicate effectively and present creative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee guidelines, style guides, and toolkit development for the region.
• Uphold overall BLE brand architecture and development.
• Ensure consistency of visual identity across projects.
• Own the development of new identities or large refreshes.
• Interpret complex creative briefs and present ideas creatively and effectively.
• Proof tactical execution for Senior Designers/Design Team.
• Sign off on final assets, both digital and physical.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role within a company or agency.
• BA/BS degree required, preferably in Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, or related field.
• Thorough understanding of print and collateral design and production processes.
• Strong understanding of client communication and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong operating knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience managing Figma and creative workflows alongside project managers.
• Working knowledge of Asana and Google Drive is a plus.
• Strong track record as an individual contributor and team member.
• Experience in industrial and environmental design, motion graphics, and interaction design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a global organization.
• Knowledge of print production and digital prepress processes.
• Experience directing shoots and working on in-person experiential events.
• A flair for delivering visual concepts in the context of defined strategies and copy approaches.

Benefits

• Benefits available if eligible.