Carvana - Los Angeles, CA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
Carvana is seeking a Senior Art Director who is both conceptually and technically driven, capable of generating innovative ideas that align with strategic business goals. This role is pivotal in transforming the car buying experience, which Carvana has been revolutionizing since its inception in 2013. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of storytelling and the impact of creative ideas on business objectives. The Senior Art Director will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with various teams within the brand to develop compelling creative concepts across multiple mediums, including TV, digital, social media, and print. In this position, you will be responsible for consistently generating fresh ideas that address the communication objectives outlined in creative briefs. You will partner with copywriters and marketing teams to conceptualize solutions to business challenges, ensuring that all creative outputs are aligned with Carvana's brand identity. The role requires a hands-on approach, from initial concept development to final delivery, with a focus on producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences. The Senior Art Director will also be expected to stay ahead of industry trends, exploring new ideas and production solutions that can enhance the creative process. This position demands a strong ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, as well as the flexibility to adapt ideas based on feedback. A sense of humor and an insatiable curiosity are essential traits for success in this role, as is the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Overall, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing company, where creativity and innovation are at the forefront of the mission.
Responsibilities
- Consistently generate fresh ideas solving for the communication objectives of the creative brief.
- Partner with a copywriter and marketing team to conceptually think through business problems and develop strategically-minded ideas to solve them through art & copy.
- Development of brand- and product-level creative concepts and layouts across multiple mediums (TV, short film, digital, PR acts, social, mobile, brand behaviors, radio, print, customer experience and product).
- Own the review, edit and overall development of content during all phases of your projects.
- Consistently unearth new ideas, production solutions, content trends and tech developments to aid and inspire the development of best-in-class creative.
- Ability to design consistent with Carvana's brand and style.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is required; attending an advertising portfolio or art program is a plus.
- 5-7 years of proven art direction, production and editing experience working with and creating content for multiple mediums.
- Strong conceptual approach that translates business problems into effective customer communications and experiences.
- Ability to effectively communicate an idea and take direction to further craft ideas to final form.
- Ability to organize and synthesize information from multiple sources, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability and desire to have your ideas killed, and know there are still plenty of better ideas to create.
- Ability to prioritize/re-prioritize multiple projects and/or deadlines in a fast-paced and constantly shifting work environment.
- Digitally adept in Adobe CC, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and AE/Premiere.
- Possess filming experience and frequently experiments.
- Has intimate knowledge of social platform capabilities.
- Works well under pressure and deadlines.
- Adept at starting and finishing one-day assignments.
- Understands the structure and arc of storytelling.
- Basic animation and stop motion skills would be useful and play a role in your projects.
- Ability to think in various short form formats.
- Organized and efficient with time.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to keep project files organized throughout a project.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to generate endless ideas on a timeline and present them to fellow colleagues.
- Ability to make revisions based on agreed upon feedback.
- Ability to run forward with minimal direction.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with tabletop production.
- Understanding of film lighting principles.
- Ability to experiment with techniques and push creative boundaries.
Benefits
- Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- 401K with company match.
- A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
- A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
- Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
