Art Director Jobs

The Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, The Art Director will work with and lead a collaborative team of designers, copywriters and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.

You Will:

• Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management
• Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting)
• Create site grids and interface demos
• Create storyboards / initial graphic concepts
• Balance strategic development with client business objectives
• Conceive functional design solutions
• Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendors
• Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment
• Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Directly contribute to project design and development:
  
  • create storyboards / initial graphic concepts
  • conceive functional design solutions
  • create site grids and interface demos

You Have:

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
• Passion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, or design systems
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
• Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders
• Solid working knowledge of the latest design tools including Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members
• Committed to the profession of visual communication
• Well-developed communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
• Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education, 5+ years design and interactive work experience