Responsibilities

• Inspires, leads, and drives the visualization process, from collaborative conceptualization through final product
• Develops original, strategically grounded campaign ideas that can extend across channels and executions.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop creative based on client intent
• Provides creative solutions that deliver on the brief in unique and innovative ways and maintain an exceptional design aesthetic
• Understands the business need behind client feedback and works with creative leadership to find the strongest creative solution.
• Utilizes animation and video to deliver engaging content and customer experiences
• Collaborates with UX and digital teams to ensure creative ideas translate effectively into digital experiences.
• Translates strategy and human insight into simple, memorable creative ideas.
• Manages multiple assignments while maintaining creative quality and meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
• Partners closely with copywriters to concept, develop and refine integrated campaign ideas.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in art direction/design
• Bachelor’s degree in a visual arts program or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft applications
• Adobe After Effects is a plus (MacIntosh platform)
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with strong visual design skills, layout, typography and high graphic standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead direct reports
• Ability to thrive in a team
• Strong understanding of social media and web technology
• Previous ad agency experience is a must
• Previous experience in all print media desired