Junior Art Director

About the position

Maesa is currently seeking a Junior Art Director to join our Design team. The Junior Art Director will be a key contributor to the branding and corporate identity process, with the ability to work with autonomy. Additionally, the Junior Art Director will design innovative and original branding concepts and contribute to the overall creative environment of the organization over a variety of brands with different aesthetics and needs. This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office 3 days a week, at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative director, art directors, designers, and brand managers to create marketing assets – both digital and print.
• Contribute to the brand purpose by ideating and collaborating on creative concepts for 360 campaigns across multiple teams and perspectives.
• Lead creative direction for photoshoots and campaigns with both internal and external photographers and teams.
• Work closely with Marketing Team to design advertising and communication materials.
• Provide creative solutions and support with an understanding of key business and strategic objectives.
• Assist in managing feedback to junior design staff & act as a mentor for the junior design team.
• Lead projects from start to finish with critical creative strategy.
• Consult on design conventions and best practices.
• Excellent organization and meticulous attention to detail in design and preparation of final and fast-turnaround deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent
• 3-4 years of senior design experience or 1+ years as a junior art director
• An incredible portfolio of work that demonstrates mastery over typography and design skills over a variety of mediums
• Experience in leading a small team
• Cross functional skills that include print, digital & merchandising
• Proactive and approachable attitude with a strong sense of team collaboration
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage junior designer’s priorities besides their own
• Ability to provide strategic creative solutions and see them through from start to finish
• Proficient in Adobe Creative cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Basic knowledge in After Effects & Premiere Pro
• Some Animation experience is preferred
• Some Retouching skills preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid office setup