Art Director

Platinum Innovation Group - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Senior

Detroit, MI

About the position

At Hello Innovation, we are looking for an Art Director who will own the art direction of our innovative solutions that are used by millions every month. This role involves challenging conventional wisdom and making a significant difference in the world. As an Art Director, you will be involved in all creative undertakings, from project concepting to design prototyping and execution. You will work on a variety of exciting projects, including websites, proprietary products, and mobile applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong balance between aesthetic and functional design, capable of managing multiple design projects while inspiring the team through creativity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and frame creative concepts.
• Brainstorm new ideas, nail down guidelines for artistic direction, and mock-up designs.
• Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences and create visual prototypes.
• Execute design directions, manage the design process, induce design genius, and sign off on final designs.
• Effectively inspire the team through ideas, designs, and quality mindset.
• Meet with CEO & other project-related teams to identify project needs and design finished product to support objectives and maintain the creative concept of the work.
• Manage, mentor and coach the design team.
• Provide creative input, strategy and support.
• Possess a blend of big picture design ideas with detail orientation and an obsession for creativity.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience defining and driving the design process and direction for large interactive projects for web and other media.
• Proven experience in generating creative ideas and concepts.
• Strong design portfolio packed with expertise in all things digital.
• Driven to lead the design team and propel the company forward.
• Excellent knowledge of information architecture, user interface essentials, interaction design, style guide creation. Knowledge in motion design is a plus.
• Expert skills with design software used in the design process, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with Figma is a plus.

Benefits

• Meaningful work that impacts people's lives.
• Opportunity to be part of something big, with products touching over 45 million people every month.
• No red tape, with autonomy and empowerment for teams.
• Learning environment with an allowance for continued learning.
• A creative, come-as-you-are environment that encourages fun and creativity.
• Top of market pay with a full benefits package including health, dental, and 401k.
• Additional perks including daily catered lunches, team activities, paid holidays, bonuses, and more.