Added July 28th, 2021
Art Director
Summary
The Art Director will work in a team oriented fast paced environment, have a strong concept & design skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficient computer skills & working knowledge of Adobe Create Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc) and Quark Express. This position requires high-level creative thinking, conceptualization, problem-solving, presentation, and implementation skills. Experience working with team members such as account executives, copywriters, photographers, and art directors are required. Seven years of advertising agency experience preferred.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Sketch concepts for photo shoots and organize/art direct photo shoots
- Preliminary comp exploration
- Oversee final art
- Concept brainstorming
- Oversee the artistic design of advertisement and print materials & insure its quality
- Complex revisions/refinements
- Overseeing collateral campaigns such as Outdoor, Banners, Consumer Ads, Cross Promotional Ads, Packaging, and Specialized Brochures
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 5 year experience as an art director
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced creative environment
- Ability to communicate and work in a team environment
- High level Photoshop skills along with a working knowledge of Adobe Create Suites (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Quark Express.
- Capable of visualizing abstract concepts
- Regularly applies mathematic and geometric skills
- Able to organize work effectively in order to meet deadlines
- Basic 3D skills a plus
DUTIES AND TASKS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SOMETIMES ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ASSIGNED TO ASSIST WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS. WE ASK YOU TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH THE DUTIES ON THIS LIST.
Applications can be sent to
kat.boyd@ignitioncreative.com.
