Art Director Jobs

Company Description

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.

Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for an Art Director to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be able to wear many different creative hats from developing social graphics one day to creating large-scale murals the next. You are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning sponsorship accounts, passionate about being part of a high performing team and being integral to an achieving agency.

• Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs
• Motivate and mentor junior members of the team as needed
• Assist creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital/social, print & animation
• Align with our Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects
• Work within brand guidelines while challenging yourself to think out of the box and elevate creative solutions
• Support new business presentations with visual storytelling and the creation of mock-ups
• Actively seek out inspiration, cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts are fresh and relevant

Qualifications

• Culturally aware
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Good organizational skills
• Eager to continue to evolve your skillset and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer
• Fluency in Adobe Programs (ie, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign)
• Self-starter, focused, self-motivated and ambitious
• Knowledge and application of color theory, typography, and design principles
• Comfortable with managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software such as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D is a plus
• Problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint & presentation deck design
• Three years experience in a similar role; this could be within an agency or other creative team environments.
• Ability to effectively speak/present in public
• Portfolio of thoughtful work that demonstrates your conceptual abilities & design execution skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills & desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible holiday package starting at 20 days, corporate discounts, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement and much more. Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $63,000 - $72,000. Salary is based on a range of factors including relevant experience, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.