Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer (mid-level) at Plan B® | Chicago, IL

Plan B®

Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer (mid-level)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive cross-channel visual design as an Art Director with ownership of concept-to-production for digital and traditional media.

Own the end-to-end creative process from concept to production across digital and print campaigns.
Must-have: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and After Effects / Motion Graphics.
Standout: Portfolio-driven experience with 3+ years in graphic design and art direction, plus ability to manage multiple campaigns in parallel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design mobile-first digital experiences, including websites, landing pages, emails, e-newsletters, microsites, digital display ads
Utilizing all the motion graphics/after effects tools (Adobe Suite)
Traditional media including, but not limited to: print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, TV commercials, billboards, and more – according to strategic plans provided by the account executive, and by assignment from the creative director.
Provide sound visual concept solutions that specifically solve business problems.
Work with the development team to understand the opportunities and limitations of the digital solutions proposed and produced by the creative department.
Collaborate with other art directors, copywriters and additional designated “team” personnel in production of creative materials.
Work with production personnel (digital, print, and/or video), providing complete input and instruction/supervision to smoothly complete production of approved design.

Requirements

A passion for exceptional ideas and an almost-annoying commitment to quality
Adobe Creative Suite
Proficent in FIGMA
After Effects / Motion Graphics
Premiere Pro
A killer design portfolio
Minimum 3+ years of graphic design experience art direction role
Strong analytical ability and strategic thinking skills
Willing to share your point of view (with written & verbal communication skills to back it up)
Appetite for problem solving and love for fast-paced environments
Experience working on/managing various creative campaigns in parallel

Plan B®

Plan B is a full-service, B Corp-certified marketing agency with a talent for pushing boundaries and a passion for positive change. As best practices across marketing disciplines change by the month, we’re constantly challenging ourselves (and our clients) to look past what’s possible today, to think beyond advertising as it’s been traditionally defined, and to work mindfully with an eye on how our choices and actions affect the world around us. We’ve never been rule followers. We’re not bandwagoneers. We’re results-driven, on-demand marketing confederates committed to getting our clients anywhere they need to go – quickly, efficiently, and responsibly. #thisisplanb #bcorpCheck us out at: https://www.thisisplanb.com/Learn more about our B-Corp certification: https://www.thisisplanb.com/sustainability/

Founded in 1998

Chicago, Illinois, USA

333 employees (58 in marketing)

www.thisisplanb.com