Art Director

New York City, NY (On-site)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the brand and art direction for live entertainment projects, balancing concept, client input, and production flow to keep campaigns on strategy.

  • Brand Development: Lead concepting and art direction across theater and live properties from brief to final assets.
  • Client Collaboration: Present rationale and iterate with clients to align on creative outcomes.
  • Production & Governance: Maintain brand guidelines and briefs for vendors while delivering on multiple projects on time.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ideate, conceptualize, and develop the brand identity and key art for Broadway shows and other live-entertainment properties.
  • Collaborate with fellow co-workers during the development process.
  • Problem-solve client requests with creative thinking and design solutions.
  • Present creative solutions and rationale in client meetings.
  • Oversee the consistency and evolution of brands and ensure they remain on strategy as design jobs flow through the agency; maintain and uphold brand guidelines.
  • Write up creative briefs for outside vendors (photographers, illustrators, freelancers, etc.).
  • Creation of high-quality design work for each project assigned.
  • Ensure all assignments are prioritized and completed on a timely basis.
  • Manage their own time while working on and/or overseeing multiple projects at a time.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of creative experience, including graphic design, typography, and brand development.
  • Ability for presenting to clients in a personable, persuasive manner; excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple deadlines and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a good collaborator and work well within a team.
  • Self-starter who knows what to do and doesn’t have to be told. Proactive!
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
  • Previous experience with and/or development of entertainment key art is a plus.
  • Previous experience with photoshoots and working with photographers is a plus.
  • Previous experience working with and guiding illustrators is a plus.
  • Love of theater and knowledge of the industry is a plus.

Preferred

  • Experience in the entertainment industry preferred.
  • Previous experience with developing entertainment key art is a plus.
  • Previous experience with photoshoots and working with photographers is a plus.
  • Previous experience working with and guiding illustrators is a plus.
  • Love of theater and knowledge of the industry is a plus.

Benefits

  • Our employees are our best investment. We value and celebrate each person’s worth, purpose and identity because that’s how our family flourishes. An inclusive and diverse workplace is a powerful workplace, and we strive to reflect and support equity and opportunity in all we do. We’re continuously learning and improving because that’s how thoughtful change happens.
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Serino Coyne

We’re Serino Coyne, the world’s first advertising and marketing agency for live entertainment, cultural institutions, and attractions. We’ve got the arts down to a science, and we’ve never been afraid to experiment – which is a big reason our clients are some of the most iconic brands in the world. They include WICKED, THE OUTSIDERS, Manhattan Theatre Club, MoMA, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and the New York Philharmonic. We’re a full-service agency, with expertise in everything from brand strategy and development to media planning to influencer marketing. Across the board, all of us are passionate about the arts and put a lot of love into our work. That’s key to our success and makes our team as once-in-a-lifetime as the brands we build.

Founded in 1977
New York, Iowa, USA
81 employees (32 in marketing)

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