Art Director Jobs

Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to the highest standards of design, digital content production and the projection of a coherent, well-managed brand identity. The organization has invested heavily in its brand equity and regards it as an institutional priority that its brand is managed effectively and communicated in its graphic identity.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the creative, conceptual thinking, development and execution of integrated campaigns. The Art Director will report to and present all work to the Creative Director. You will also collaborate with the team and cross-functional teams to determine the direction and execution of the brand’s print and digital platforms. The Art Director will be responsible for multiple projects/campaigns from brief to final release, working closely with the Creative Director and Marketing Operations.

Responsibilities

• Smart, strategic thinking where creative ideas are grounded in business strategy.
• Discuss and review creative projects, with the Creative Director and delegate projects to supporting designers.
• Design and create a wide range of deliverables: websites, display ads, social, experiential, while collaborating with the larger team of designers and strategists and marketers.
• Drive the visual design of projects, both digital and print, to completion.
• Partner with key BSM stakeholders to advance ideas, develop campaigns and deliver both a unique visual look and a strong “voice” to each and every execution.

Qualifications

• Clear, crisp and concise communicator with strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Diverse portfolio demonstrating conceptual design skills, interactive experiences, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments at once and work on projects with multiple contributors.
• Culturally astute, with an innate interest and knowledge in performing arts/music
• Knowledge of and experience with production including digital, video, photography, event and print/collateral
• Proven ability to concept and produce strategically–focused, multi-media content campaigns that produce results.
• Portfolio of conceptual design work for review, along with proven expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience with at least 3-5 years’ as an Art Director, ideally in an agency setting.
• Integrated campaign experience is a must
• Management experience effectively leading and developing creative teams consisting of graphic designers, artists, copywriters and/or production staff

Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer.