Art Director

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Verisk is seeking an Art Director that will lead in raising the bar on the aesthetic and quality of visual design across our digital and print platforms.

Reporting to the AVP of Creative Solutions, the Art Director will direct and articulate their vision to the design team to create visually appealing marketing pieces that tell the story of the Verisk brand.

In addition, they will translate creative briefs or ideas into pleasing and accessible designs for physical and digital products, using design principles to ensure visual brand guidelines are followed.

To succeed the art director should be creative, and a communicative multitasker with exceptional project and time management skills.

They will advocate for design excellence and define visually compelling ideas for new and existing content types, focusing on how to scale their ideas with templates, documentation, and design systems.

They should be punctual, perceptive, and detail-oriented with a great mind for developing the concepts and visuals of a campaign.

The role is based in New York (Jersey City, NJ) or Boston, MA with a hybrid work schedule, with 2 days in-office. Travel up to 20% of the time to connect with geographically dispersed technology team, business stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities :

• Understand internal client needs and artistic concepts developed by creative directors.
• Develop design strategies for physical and digital products.
• Lead a team of designers including developing / mentoring, and inspiring the design team, and working with internal clients and external agencies on concept development.
• Ensure high-quality products are crafted on time and within budget.
• Meet with internal clients to determine their goals and ideas for certain projects.
• Share ideas with clients and creative teams, employing storyboards, mockups, and other elements for visualizing concepts.
• Meet with creative director, and other senior leaders to align on visions for projects.
• Approve artwork and design decisions by graphic designers, and other creative team members where applicable.
• Reassess timelines and budget limits, adjusting when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field.
• Background in graphic design, UX design, or a related field.
• Experienced in leading visual campaigns from concept to final release.
• Application of visual brand including typography, color, and other visual elements.
• Ability to multitask and manage many projects at once.
• At least 8-10 years of professional experience.
• Previous success in a managerial position guiding creative teams.
• Expert knowledge of graphic design and graphic design principles.
• Understanding of accessible UI and UX design principles.
• Project management skills, such as budgeting and developing timelines.
• Expert knowledge of graphic design tools including the Adobe Creative Suite
• Extensive knowledge of UX design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch or Figma a plus
• Working knowledge of design collaboration tools like InVision and Miro a plus.

Soft Skills :

• Innovative and creative thinker : pioneer who embraces bold ideas
• Team player : high EQ, low ego, resourceful, frugal; treats resources as their own
• Let’s go attitude : optimist, contagious enthusiast, sees the upside
• Accountability matters : drives for results as coach and team player; bias to outcomes
• Exhibits aptitude : always learning and growing; constantly attempts new experiences
• Adaptable : works quickly and nimbly; able and willing to wear multiple hats without hesitation; resilient
• Grit : passionate, self-directed, and motivated; demonstrates endurance
• User knowledge of project management software

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale.

We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.

We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas.

Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability .

Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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