The Marketing Arm - Chicago, IL
posted 2 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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.
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
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
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
