Art Director

About the position

Responsible for creating innovative ideas, and managing their visual execution through all forms of media.

Responsibilities

• Works in concert with a copywriter to develop and design great creative concepts and presentation approaches.
• Develops visual direction and provides art direction expertise.
• Generates effective visual dramatizations of selling ideas and generates imaginative design for ads.
• Takes responsibility for finalizing files, prepping for printers and maintaining existing quality standards.
• Directs onsite photo shoots.
• Designs in a variety of styles.
• Designs advertising and design projects (logos, brand identity, websites, experiential design, etc.).
• Remains current on industry trends and technology.
• Ensures the quality, craft and implementation of all work done on projects assigned.
• Delivers creative work that is on time, on target and on budget.
• Manages press checks.
• Selects photographers/illustrators from among sources, works closely with them, and/or directs them to ensure the original concept approved by the client is carried out.
• Monitors all assigned production and follows through all phases of production.
• Supervises photography, typesetting, illustration, and production.
• Collaborates with writers, strategists, account management, and clients.
• Understands the Client's business, brand, products and their customers.
• Always leads by example.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design and/or advertising.
• A strong creative portfolio is required.
• Must be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and front-end development skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Pay equity across the organization
• Promotions tied to performance