Sr. Art Director

The Marketing Arm • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

TMA is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our team. Talented, motivated, and a strategic thinker, the Senior Art Director lives to give big brands a powerful, visual point of view; bringing them to life through conceptual, integrated marketing campaigns. The Senior Art Director is a creative visionary - and will collaborate with other creatives to concept, design, and execute best-in-class campaigns. The net result will be a masterful brand voice and vision across every marketing touchpoint and work that resonates with exactly the right people.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field (advertising, graphic design, visual arts, etc.)
• 4-7+ years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director
• Broadcast and/or video production experience
• Strong working knowledge of the creative process
• Understand how to appeal to diverse cultural markets
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated to creatively solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills and salesmanship are a must
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Keynote

Responsibilities

• Working with other creatives to create ideas for broadcast, OLV, social, audio, print, experiential, and digital campaigns
• Collaborating not just with creatives, but strategy, account, and production to create a high volume of work on time, on budget, and on point
• You're a collaborator, a leader and a mentor to other art directors
• Participate in brainstorms, translate that thinking into beautiful pitch decks, and deliver best-in-class brand creative that exceeds client objectives
• Present to a passionate group of clients with conviction, confidence, and swagger
• Pitch in on new business initiatives and agency creative communications
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the marketplace and competitive client landscape, in addition to cultural, design, and business trends
• Be a source of positivity, inspiration, creativity, and fun

Benefits

• Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshops
• Culture events throughout the year
• Communities to connect with
• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Summer Flex Days
• Robust holiday schedule
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree