Interactive Art Director

Award winning, full service Marketing and Advertising company located in Downtown Tampa is seeking an Interactive Art Director to join our innovative team.  We are a group of kick ass entrepreneurial marketers who collectively gather to develop strategies that drive action.  Our unique team is currently composed of 100+ individuals and growing.  PPK is a creative force that pushes the limits and takes risks, encouraging out of the box thinking and doing the unexpected. We’re not only creative, but we are doers who continuously motivate and inspire each other to accomplish a vision from start to finish.  It’s our drive and ability to inspire and execute that has brought us the success and growth we are experiencing.  

The Interactive Art Director is responsible for the visual aspects of advertisements across a campaign, focused on digital and social media initiatives. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, as well as collaborating with team members from junior level to executive level. This person should display a desire to create breakthrough original work that is relevant, resonating, and remembered, regardless of assignment. The role reports to our Interactive Creative Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate clear ideas and concepts based on brand briefs that align with digital and social goals.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas.
• Work collaboratively with Interactive Designers to help guide social media content.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions.
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant education and ideally 3-5 years of experience in an advertising agency environment.
• Proven conceptual experience as Art Director.
• Hands-on experience with digital, social media, animation and production.
• Proficient use of Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and other visual design tools.
• Digital display (static & animated) experience required; HTML experience a plus. 
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio. Social Media specific a plus.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Relaxed work environment 
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

*PPK does not discriminate based on race, sex, color of hair, skin art, cats or dogs, toilet paper over or under, pineapple on pizza, or whether you believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. We welcome all ideas, individuals, characters and backgrounds.  That’s what makes us a successful functioning team of creators, making a difference in our community.

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