Sr. Art Director

The Senior Art Director is responsible for the generation and execution of creative concepts from design through finished product.

He / she will work independently on assigned projects / accounts or as a member of a project team under the direction of a Creative Director.

The Senior Art Director should have the skills to produce on-strategy creative and execute well-designed graphics across both print and digital, which meet the needs and objectives of our clients.

This person must have well-developed tactical, design, digital, production and presentation skills. The work involves all media platforms, including :

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• Digital / social communications, websites, and emails
• Marketing materials
• Press and print PR
• Photography and Video
• Presentation materials
• Logos and branding

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of creative executions for each project and effectively collaborate to ensure concepts are strategically grounded
• Maintain quality control (proper layout and conceptual execution) throughout all phases of execution
• Understand the creative brief and the role it plays in creative development
• Partner with senior creative to mentor and manage junior team members
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Actively participate in new business development efforts
• Collaborate closely with talented cross-disciplinary teams
• Lead photography and video shoots, from pre- to post-production
• Proactively track trends in branding, design, user experience and social media
• Help to source and maintain an active list of vendor resources i.e., designers, writers, photographers, videographers and developers.
• Manage projects within budgeted work scope and timelines

Skills required

• A strong portfolio showcasing strategic, conceptual thinking, visual design, and storytelling
• 5-7+ years of work experience at an agency or high-profile brand (social / digital experience is a must)
• A strong understanding of related digital disciplines such as User Experience, Content Strategy & Creation, Social Media, etc
• Overall understanding of building ideas through all channels
• Photography and video production experience
• Strong communication, collaboration and decisive problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work within tight deadlines, without compromising quality of work
• Ability to work independently (proactively), as well as part of a team
• Deep passion and understanding for the social space, social media trends, functionality, dynamics, etc.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of motion design and related software (such as After Effects, etc.)
• Experience using WordPress CMS and front-end development knowledge (including HTML and CSS) is a strong plus

Please submit a digital portfolio with resume submissions.

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