Job Description
About the job Art Director
We are seeking a talented Art Director to join our team. The perfect candidate will have had experience at a creative agency or related organisation. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience with directing high-level design aesthetic, videography, and photography.
The candidate must also possess strategic and innovative thinking skills and the ability to develop and maintain schedules for production work to be delivered on time and in alignment with the projects goals. This person must be a creative storyteller and brand champion through all forms of media (print, web, video, photography).
Note: This position is opened only to United States of America residents. Essential Duties& Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) Manage concept, design, and execution of the brand creative for print, digital, video, and photography.
Maintain and establish high creative standards that align with the our brand standards.
Work collaboratively to ensure consistency of the visual identity of our brand.
Generate ideas that bring our brand to life
Inspire, motivate, and manage creative professionals designer, videographer, and photographer to take their work to the next level
Oversee designers, videographer, and photographer by providing direction and support for all projects, ensuring that project goals and deadlines are met, as well as supervising staff related to professional development, performance reviews, and workplace dynamics
Supervise all pre- and post-production design work; manage tight deadlines
Manage student interns as it relates to scheduling of their work hours, pay, and projects.
Manage the studio and design budgets
Serve as art director, and co-lead for the production.
Assist in the concept and execution of creative content for social media
Work with PR team to create visually compelling news and research assets
Work with Executive Director of Marketing to ensure visuals for the brand align with our brand message
Manage time effectively and with, sometimes, little direction to help projects stay on budget and on time
Create and present design concepts
Stay current with the latest emerging design and technology trends to find ways to help move work for clients and brands forward
Effectively sell ideas both internally and with clients
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Bachelors degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience (minimum requirements) Minimum of two years of experience as a creative.
Experience with graphic design, writing, video production, and project management.
Proven track record of leading creative projects from idea to implementation.
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a wide range of marketing strategies.
Experience using computers and basic software packages.
Desirable Education and/or Experience Experience as a creative lead in an agency.
Experience managing a creative team.
Experience managing a large brand
Familiarity with designing for web
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated project management, time management, and organisational skills.
Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to provide attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups.
Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalised until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Note: This position is opened only to United States of America residents.
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