Senior Art Director

Art Director (THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK IN OUR OFFICES LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FL)

Format Agency is searching for an enthusiastic Art Director to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. Comprised of designers, photographers, videographers, and digital marketers, our team works with a wide range of clientele from recognizable local brands to nationwide Fortune 500 companies.

Who You Are:

Are you a passionate and organized creative with an eye for all things design and web? Our ideal candidate is versed in both the digital and print spaces. You’re confident, collaborative, and comfortable working with a team in a fast-moving environment. As an expressive and strategic designer, you’re driven to craft varied and unique brand materials that satisfy the client’s needs without sacrificing artistic integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead website design and visual UX
• Create web comps and update current sites
• Works on concepts throughout development, refinement of direction, and final adjustments
• Has a strong creative vision for multimedia and the ability to develop integrated campaigns
• Ability to apply/style brand guides in the execution of existing concepts
• Possesses a multi-disciplinary mentality towards design to be executed in traditional as well as digital
• Ensures quality and preparation of deliverables for handoff to interactive developers, printers, clients, etc.
• Develops creative ideas (in collaboration with team members and copywriters) based on criteria in creative briefs and/or direction from senior leadership
• Conceptualization, content, and design of all graphic content, including, but not limited to: Social media content, print communication, promotional content, web and multimedia graphics, email campaigns
• Work closely with other creative team members to deliver modern and relevant designs that will appeal to the target demographic and maintain and advance the client’s branding

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; design 
• 3 + years of experience in an agency setting
• 3 + years of previous experience in graphic design
• MUST have a current portfolio to be considered for this position
• Strong eye for visual composition in typography, layout, color theory, and info design
• Experience creating unique identities for a wide range of brands and industries
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS and web development
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs while under pressure on strict time deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver and execute high quality and consistent work

Perks: 

• Casual and collaborative work environment
• 3 weeks PTO + holidays off
• Healthcare and dental plans
• Opportunity for continued education via conferences and other learning resources

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