Art Director (Temp)

The Art Director is responsible for design and creative strategy on Agency campaigns for various clients & brands, with the end goal of creating campaigns and concepts that have a positive impact on the consumer. We are looking for someone to work a temporary assignment with us starting in October for 4-5 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and work alongside the Agency’s design and creative teams to meet and surpass client goals and objectives
• Create and manage the production of design mocks for social & digital campaigns, websites and custom applications, print, packaging, presentations, internal documents, brand identity and more
• Participate in new client business pitches and strategies
• Communicate well with cross functional teams and with clients to accomplish desired goals and objectives
• Work with the Agency’s creative leadership to establish brand and campaign guidelines and overall design direction
• Accurately scope hours needed for successful completion of a variety of projects
• Work and improve on the following disciplines: campaign concepts, websites, custom applications, branding, video graphics, print, packaging, and more.
• Think creatively and “out of the box” to produce new ideas
• Execute and manage all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off
• Manage time effectively and efficiently
• Establish art direction and vision for a variety of projects and deliverables
• Lead brainstorming sessions and creation of integrated campaign concepts
• Ensure the work reflects the client’s business and brand requirements
• Ensure concepts are aligned with overarching campaign strategy
• Work closely and collaboratively with the creative team to develop strategic concepts and executions from creative brief through completion of project
• Able to take creative direction and criticism
• Present and explain concepts, answer questions and communicate with clients
• Travel as necessary for photoshoots and presentations 
• Manage outsourcing and freelance resources as required

Requirements

•  9+ years professional design experience in an agency role or environment
• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent education
• Have the ability to come up with big and small creative ideas
• Demonstrable design and creative skills with a strong portfolio
• Work in an open, highly collaborative, aggressive and deadline-driven team environment
• Proficient in the use of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge or understanding of HTML and CSS coding a plus
• Experience with printing process including but not limited to releasing mechanical files, signing proofs, and attending press-checks
• Highly organized with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong understanding of strategic direction
• Handle multiple projects with total accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven work experience as a digital & traditional designer & director
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop & Illustrator
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Must be located in Colorado, Idaho, Tennessee or California (preferably in Southern California)

• Pay Range Based on Experience Level: $60-$65/hour

Benefits

• Digitally-driven working environment
• Becoming an integral part of a cutting edge marketing agency
• Working with a talented, passionate, collaborative team
• Casual and flexible working conditions, allowing you to customize your workday