Art Director
Aquent - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Art Director position is a temporary role within an in-house creative agency for an office supply client, requiring the candidate to be on-site 2-3 days per week in Lincolnshire, IL. The ideal candidate will possess a sophisticated aesthetic sense that spans multiple digital and print media, demonstrating a dedication to innovation and a passion for the intersection of design and technology. This role demands a smart, detail-oriented individual who excels in collaboration with various creative team members and other agency disciplines to oversee design projects from inception to completion. The candidate should have a portfolio showcasing strong concepts and executions across a diverse range of media. In this position, the Art Director will take independent direction while also providing guidance on design and copy across various platforms and media. The role involves working on complex tasks, leveraging a deep understanding of the business to collaborate effectively with the entire project team, including creatives, account services, and business partners. The Art Director will be responsible for creating work that enhances the brand and fosters customer relationships. The responsibilities include directing and producing a wide array of collateral and communications, focusing on company-wide branding campaigns that emphasize digital media, email, video, and web. The Art Director will be expected to identify opportunities for innovation and recommend new tools and content to advance the agency's creative output. The ability to shift between mentoring, executing work, and attending meetings is crucial, along with a strong sense of initiative, ownership, and professionalism, complemented by a sense of humor and care for the team.
Responsibilities
- Build an understanding of the Quill brand and lead the delivery of the brand standards through a variety of creative deliverables
- Collaborate with internal partners to gain insights that drive successful creative
- Guide creative concepts, including providing direction on copy and design, from development through to final approval
- Support team at creative reviews with Agency leadership and business partners
- Constantly look for ways to be more efficient across your team and the Agency
- Work alongside other managers to ensure great creative and a collaborative culture
- Develop and maintain a high standard for creative excellence and work with the creative team on keeping that standard
- Understand marketing, digital, and media industry trends/developments and use this knowledge to leverage ideas
- Design/write and execute work that communicates our brand in an engaging, persuasive way
- Present and sell work to Agency leadership and business partners
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years working in design: As an agency designer, Art Director and/or Design Director for in-house or agency
- Successful ability to build relationships and forge alliances that drive exceptional creative results
- Proven ability to work with different agencies and departments
- Bachelor's degree in marketing/advertising, graphic design, creative production or similar field
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas to others through written, illustrated and verbal means, particularly design staff across disciplines and projects
- Must have industry-specific knowledge: familiarity with agency terminology, processes, and emerging/relevant technology and social/media channels
Nice-to-haves
- Typography and Motion design experience
