Art Director

Job brief:

We are looking for a creative Art Director who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes brands vibe and become inspired by their visual identity and culture. You will cooperate with a design-savvy team to devise an overall concept.

The Art Director conceptualizes and executes innovative, well designed studio deliverables in close collaboration with the Chief Creative Officer, Project Managers Managers, and Digital Brand Director. Participates in campaign strategy and kickoff sessions. Develops a wide range of marketing materials, including email template ad designs, brochures, website graphics, landing pages, tablet apps, trade show graphics and others. The Art Director takes ownership to ensure all marketing collateral meets branding guidelines and timelines, and provides direction to external resources when needed. He/She also mentors other creative team members and works closely with the Digital Marketing team on execution of digital projects. The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

Art Director responsibilities include:

• Generating clear ideas and concepts
• Produce sketches, storyboards, art layouts, roughs to visualize ideas
• Understanding marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audiences
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Execute Campaigns at a high level of visual prowess
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Requirements

• Proven working experience as Art Director at least 5 years experience
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color theory, web design, print production, image selection and package design, user interface design, and brand design.
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Relevant education or training
• Must submit portfolio of work and description of what part of the work you contributed to

Benefits

• Full Time
• Benefits