Senior Art Director #19085

If watching design shows gives you goosebumps or the warm fuzzies and you get tickled pink over creating compelling stories with colorful visuals, we may have your new nirvana. We’re looking for an inspired and oh-so-creative full-time Senior Art Director to join their team. Our client is a national interior design resource and retailer of floor products. They use cutting-edge art technology to push the envelope in design excellence.

Our ideal Senior Art Director is a team leader who will push the boundaries of traditional retail online shopping to take our client to the next chapter by creating compelling stories and solidifying its strong brand. As one of the key creative leaders in charge of the brand identity and aesthetic, the Senior Art Director will be responsible for generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI, and motion. We expect nothing less than an impeccable eye with an incredibly high aesthetic for out-of-this-world awesome concepts and visuals. You will meet functional standards across all media, and lead and inspire the team to push creative boundaries.

The senior Art Director MUST have experience working in the space of interiors – homes, decor, or design for architecture or interior design.

This role reports to the VP, Brand Creative Director, and partners closely with copywriters, designers, photographers, and videographers, as well as other departments across marketing, e-commerce, sales teams, and product development. You will mentor and manage a multi-disciplined team. If you think you have the right stuff to join this odyssey of imagination, apply today.

As a Sr. Art Director in this position, you can expect to:

• Create innovative concepts across a range of mediums including integrated campaigns, web design/digital, social media, traditional advertising, and design
• Develop and present bi-weekly visual content creation briefs for new product launches including guidelines for photography, graphic design, and motion, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director
• Lead and mentor a team of Jr. Art Directors and 3D Artists, assist in their development and training, provide constructive feedback, and direct them to develop solutions that push the boundaries of creativity while fulfilling strategic requirements
• Develop, guide, and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all graphic assets
• Present a comprehensive vision for projects to Creative Director before presenting it to the broader team
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across our brand ecosystem
• Oversee and execute as necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery

We are looking for a Sr. Art Director must have the requirements/skills below:

• 7+ years of experience as an Art Director in ad agencies and/or in-house environment
• MUST have experience working in the space of interiors – homes, decor, design for architecture, interior design
• A great team leader and mentor ( able to manage a team of five)
• Excellent communication skills
• Impeccable eye for detail
• An ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Worked independently or with limited guidance when necessary
• A background in interior design, furniture or home goods brands is a big plus
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Creative Suite of products and Figma
• Skilled to work in a fast-paced environment

This is an onsite, full-time opportunity in the Valley Stream, NY area. Shuttle transportation is available from the train station. Salary: $115K annually. Remote work is not available for this position.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion because it truly fosters creativity.

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