Art Director (Temporary)

$54,080 - $54,080/Yr

EAB - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Art Director (Temporary) at EAB is responsible for planning and executing the art, design, and visual elements of direct marketing materials for higher education clients. This role involves creating effective marketing packages, optimizing client response rates, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and timeliness in delivering creative work. The position is temporary, expected to last for three months, and reports to the Associate Director of Art Direction.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop understanding of each assigned client, including school history and current challenges.
• Create and execute art, design, and direct marketing materials to meet client objectives.
• Optimize client response rates by creating effective marketing packages based on direct marketing principles.
• Build emails and landing pages using HTML and CSS following best practices.
• Work within the marketing automation platform to build email templates and web experiences.
• Collaborate with client account teams, copywriters, and digital teams to create innovative campaigns.
• Prioritize and deliver work per established deadlines.
• Maintain current and accurate files of creative reference materials for assigned clients.
• Participate in team, creative, and staff meetings, specifically client discovery discussions.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2 years of work experience in a marketing or advertising environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and the Macintosh operating system.
• Knowledge of best practices for designing and coding HTML emails.
• Understanding of graphic optimization and web animation.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to leverage direct marketing principles and think creatively.
• Experience with web design and usability.
• Knowledge of print production and postal regulations.
• Experience in animation and video design using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $26 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.