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We are looking for a Creative Director specializing in copywriting—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. This is a job for a maker and a leader. Working with a CD Art Director, you will manage and lead assigned creative projects. You will also be responsible for contributing creative ideas to these assignments. Egoless creativity is key.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CD CW is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Directly supporting your GCDs on your brand team’s creative development and championing the executions best aligned with strategic reasoning forward.

• Working with your Creative Director AD partner, you will co-manage and contribute to the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business.

• Processing feedback and responding with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Knowing the difference between an execution and a big idea.

• The ability to inspire and awe client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Willing to raise your hand and help others when workload allows.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Mentoring, nurturing and creatively challenging ACDs, senior and lower level teams and those reporting to you on a daily basis.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• 10 years minimum agency experience

• Excellent recommendations

• Strong portfolio of work that features integrated big ideas brought to life through a wide-range of media channels

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess strong art directing background / skills
• Plays nicely with others
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment big or small.
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for doing great work— along with your partner, you’ll come in ready to contribute and grow as a creative team
• The desire and ability to manage talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop less seasoned teams

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact:

We seek an innovative leader who can lead the visual direction of the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial products. This a unique opportunity to lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a membership model without a paywall.

We want our visual identity to reflect our new direction and showcase the work of our fantastic team of photographers, designers, and more. The ideal candidate will work with key stakeholders across the newsroom to evaluate, set and deliver our visual aesthetic and style across all our editorial platforms.

Core Duties:

• Set the strategy, goals, and objectives for our visual work, working with the Executive Editor and other stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Manage the visuals team and freelancers to create impactful visual journalism – photos, illustrations, interactives, and video – and meet newsroom goals.
• Create an effective and efficient workflow and processes to ensure our visual work is aligned with our editorial strategy and as impactful as possible.
• Grow collaboration and communication across the newsroom and with internal and external partners within Chicago Public Media.
• Elevate visual storytelling across the newsroom and website, newspaper, wire, social media, newsletters, and everywhere else our editorial brand is reflected.
• Help train the newsroom on visual best practices, image selection, visual tools, and other skills needed to enhance our visual storytelling and appearance.
• Liaise and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media, including marketing, circulation, product, digital and revenue teams.
• As part of the editorial leadership team, help improve CST’s audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence, and impact.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related training.
• At least five years of newsroom experience, including people-management experience.
• Strong visual skills, including experience creating a visual identity.
• Strategic thinker and an excellent planner with solid project management and communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a union environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, an FSA, and commuter benefits plans.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand and help build the future of local news.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for Art Directors that are searching to find the big idea and also have the passion to sweat the details. A problem solver with soul that finds solutions that feel both human and true, drawing insights from the real word. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it.

Our creatives are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key. People that work at OKRP are smart, driven and collaborative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

The Art Director is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with a Copywriter, you will deliver strategic concepts and art direction across existing clients. You’ll be our work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.
• Always strive to find the big idea, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect look and texture.

• Working with CDs and GCDs you will seek out improvement, both in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Art Director should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• Ownership is key to success. The Art Director is responsible for the execution of ideas across TV, print, digital and social channels while directing photographers, illustrators, animators and junior designers with the utmost attention to detail.
• Participating in all meetings, calls and creative briefings for the internal creative team.
• Supporting day-to-day creative deliverables, as Creative Directors deem appropriate.
• Routing creative / copy internally through proper approvals with managing creatives
• Managing projects’ creative assets and schedules to ensure on-time deliverables
• Working with CDs and GCDs to seek out constant improvement in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Copywriter should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• The Art Director should be highly iterative and refuse to settle.
• Staying current on trends beyond advertising – understanding what is relevant in.
• Will perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, writing or related field is a plus

Experience

• 3-5+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and excellent recommendations
• Experience working on large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong art direction background / skills
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink the work.
• Resilient in the face of ambiguity and change
• Possess strong communication skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for art, design and photography.
• Fluent in GSuite, shared Google documents and familiarity with Keynote

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

Creative Digital Producer, Social

Saylor seeks a whip-smart and pop-culture-obsessed Creative Digital Producer to develop & create industry-leading content for Saylor’s elite clients.

The Creative Digital Producer will partner with the creative team, account leads, and clients to define project scope, develop timelines and milestones, manage budgets, ideate/write/develop creative, manage internal/external resources, work with production manager to crew up, facilitate reviews, and ensure project delivery requirements are met. 

You are a creative & strategic thinker, helping the teams promote time-sensitive and informed decisions. You have excellent communication skills and can engage all levels of contributors up to executive team members. You are comfortable working with different types of creative professionals and creative outputs. You also have the ability to motivate those around you.

This is a great opportunity to grow with a company. We expect this individual to test and learn new skills as Saylor and the creative landscape change.

Day To Day Responsibilities:

• Produce various creative assets from concept to final deliverables while collaborating with internal or external creative teams.
• You’ll work with stakeholders and clients to clarify requirements and deliverables when there is ambiguity.
• You will manage projects through the entire production lifecycle: planning, creative, production, and delivery.
• Ensure all deliverables are meeting partner expectations, including adherence to established timelines and budgets.
• You will facilitate project-related team meetings (i.e., kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews), and communicate actionable steps to the broader team.
• When working with external vendors, you will manage the invoice process in adherence with Saylor’s policy (including NDAs, SOWs, etc.).
• Ensure the highest standards are achieved and processes are optimized.
• You will report to the Production Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of creative producer experience with entertainment agencies, in-house creative studios, marketing, or production companies.
• 2+ years of experience producing high-touch video, motion design, and motion graphics
• On-set production experience within an agency landscape. 
• Professional experience with industry-standard creative tools (Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Online portfolio of work that shows entertainment campaign experience or high-level branded content.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep knowledge of social media best practices and current trends.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• And a really great sense of humor 🙂

Company Overview:

Saylor is an LA-based creative content agency specializing in telling stories that generates conversation, brand love, and audience growth. 

Our team is made up of creatives, strategists, and producers who have spent the past decade building brands & campaigns for some of the most admired companies on earth.

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, flexible hours, unlimited vacation, and great opportunities for growth within the company.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.​​ Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Saylor

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for Art Directors that are searching to find the big idea and also have the passion to sweat the details. A problem solver with soul that finds solutions that feel both human and true, drawing insights from the real word. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it.

Our creatives are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key. People that work at OKRP are smart, driven and collaborative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

The Art Director is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with a Copywriter, you will deliver strategic concepts and art direction across existing clients. You’ll be our work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.
• Always strive to find the big idea, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect look and texture.

• Working with CDs and GCDs you will seek out improvement, both in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Art Director should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• Ownership is key to success. The Art Director is responsible for the execution of ideas across TV, print, digital and social channels while directing photographers, illustrators, animators and junior designers with the utmost attention to detail.
• Participating in all meetings, calls and creative briefings for the internal creative team.
• Supporting day-to-day creative deliverables, as Creative Directors deem appropriate.
• Routing creative / copy internally through proper approvals with managing creatives
• Managing projects’ creative assets and schedules to ensure on-time deliverables
• Working with CDs and GCDs to seek out constant improvement in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Copywriter should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• The Art Director should be highly iterative and refuse to settle.
• Staying current on trends beyond advertising – understanding what is relevant in.
• Will perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, writing or related field is a plus

Experience

• 3-5+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and excellent recommendations
• Experience working on large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong art direction background / skills
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink the work.
• Resilient in the face of ambiguity and change
• Possess strong communication skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for art, design and photography.
• Fluent in GSuite, shared Google documents and familiarity with Keynote

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio. Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character. Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and to help students reach their full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a part-time Upper School Assistant Librarian with responsibilities to begin August 10, 2023.

Qualifications (preferred Candidates Will Possess The Following Qualifications)

• An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences
• At least two years experience working in a school, academic or public library
• Knowledge of many types of information resources
• Ability to manage and develop both print and digital collections
• Knowledge of both young adult and adult literature
• Knowledge of varied trends in media literacy instruction
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Passion for reading, research and innovation in libraries
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive sense of humor
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Strong technology skills and experience with library management systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

• Overall day-to-day management of the library program and facilities, including collection management, circulation, cataloging and other departmental policies and procedures
• Promote the library as a platform for community innovation and experiential learning
• Foster an environment that is conducive to reading, studying, researching and collaborating
• Support students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information
• Acquire resources and supplemental materials that support upper school curriculum and the enrichment of the intellectual life of the school
• Collaborate with faculty to design and provide instruction and resources for class projects, information literacy and research methods
• Evaluate, promote and provide instruction in various areas of technology
• Assist in the management and implementation of the summer reading program to upper school faculty and students
• Collaborate with upper school librarian to design, develop lesson plans and teach a portion of the six sections of freshman research classes
• Collaborate with the lower and middle school librarians to design the PreK-12 library curriculum
• Maintain active memberships in professional associations

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

• Library/classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Repetitive motion (use of a computer keyboard, shelving books)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in the library, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at columbusacademy.org/apply.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.
Columbus Academy

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.

icreatives

Note: This is hybrid role. Please do NOT apply if you are not located or looking to relocate to the Denver area.

Denver-based agency is seeking an Art Director to work with newer clients in various industries. AD will guide and mentor creatives on design, create clean, on-brand visuals and partner with client counterparts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Lead clients in creative strategy including brand integration and content work

– Collaborate with the larger creative team on concepts and brand strategy

– Coach and inspire creative staff and junior creatives staff on conceptual ideas and best practices in design

– Be an excellent presenter of creative ideas and work

REQUIREMENTS

– 5+ years of design experience in an agency setting

– Expert skills in the entire Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and InVision prototyping

– Excellent in design, typography, layout, packaging, digital and overall art direction skills

Location: Denver. Hybrid with some onsite office days

Salary: $70-80k DOE

Type of employment: Full-Time | Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO/401k benefits all included

24 Seven Talent

Do you crave well-designed objects? Does perusing the aisles of a home showroom fill you with joy and wonder? If you want to meld your love for home aesthetics with your keen eye for crafting stories through art, we are looking for you as a full-time Art Director. Join a national interior design resource and home/bath retailer – they’re soaring to new heights as an industry leader.

Our ideal talent is a highly skilled Art Director who will push the boundaries of traditional consumer shopping and take our client to the next level by crafting compelling visual design and bringing brand shine like a shooting star. The Art Director will be responsible for brand identity and aesthetics, generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI, and motion. We expect the keenest eye, the finest attention to detail, and the highest aesthetic for extraordinary visuals working across all media.

As a key creative team member, you’ll partner closely with copywriters, designers, photographers, and videographers, as well as e-commerce, sales teams, and product development

As an Art Director in this position, you can expect to:

• Develop and present content creation briefs for new product launches, including guidelines for photography, graphic design, motion, and 3D, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director
• Brief, outsource, and manage the production of assets across different mediums (photography, motion, graphic design, and 3D) and for different usages (product silos and lifestyle interiors—both in photography and 3D, as well as line drawings and post-production)
• Develop, guide, and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all assets
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots, as well as 3D production
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across brand ecosystem
• Oversee and execute when necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery
• Supervise and direct staff responsible for creative production and in-house assets
• Work with other departments to meet all production specifications

We are looking for an Art Director who has:

• 3+ years of experience as an Art Director in an ad agency, freelance, or in-house environment
• 5+ years of experience in multidisciplinary design
• An affinity for well-designed home and bath products, interiors and accessories, architecture, and interior design
• Excellent communication skills
• Impeccable eye for detail
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Work independently or with limited guidance
• A background in interior design, and furniture. or home goods brands is a major plus
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Creative Suite of products and Figma
• Adept in working within a fast-paced environment

This is a remote (Eastern Time Zone only) full-time opportunity to work for a company in the Valley Stream, NY area. Shuttle transportation is available from the train station. The salary is $95,000 annually. 100% 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.

icreatives

ART DIRECTOR 

Blank Page Marketing (BLNKPG) is an ag agency located in Indianapolis, IN. But, don’t get hung up on the ag descriptor. What we do is still smart, strategic — and frankly cool — agency and marketing communications work. Blank Page insinuates we start fresh not from a template. If you’re the kind of person who loves the idea of freedom to create (within client rules) and big-picture ideation excites you (within budgets) — you’re probably looking for this kind of role. 

We’re small, by choice. In a small agency, every single person’s contributions count. It’s a nimble atmosphere with a strong emphasis on people making smart decisions. We are looking for a team member, not a cube worker. We are looking for someone that isn’t afraid to think big on a concepting job and then roll up their sleeves and make a huge digital ad set later. This is a no-ego, (well, enough ego to know you’re good at your job) get-shit-done, play as part of the team, do good work, think big and grow with us kinda role. If that fits, let’s chat. 

THE ROLE

The art director combines conceptual and artistic talent with a strong proficiency in the technologies used to create layouts and design as overseen by the creative director. The art director creates materials for BLNKPG clients — branding, identity development, collateral, video, and digital materials. The art director should have a strong understanding of design principles and design’s role in effective marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take projects from concept through production
• Develop concepts / visual communication direction in collaboration with content expert
• Assess project scope with project manager
• Provide oversight on internal brand, manage / maintain brand standards
• Learn and understand the client industry, including competitors, markets, etc.
• Maintain trade skills and stay adept at new technologies
• Provide ideation across brands
• Provide work-product consistently, within timelines and on-scope
• Execute creative within brand standards
• Facilitate or support brand presentations, as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in creative concepting, design, and multi-channel execution
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Strong sense of typography and composition
• Maintain a high level of quality control with attention to detail in a process-driven environment
• Capable of working under pressure to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Adhere to and follow client approval processes and standards
• Comfortable in presentation settings
• Ability to ideate as well as execute against previously-set standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of associates degree
• 3-5 years experience, 5+ years preferred 
• In-office work, remote work is not offered 
• Must have a strong portfolio of work for consideration

PERKS

• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 
• Life insurance 
• Profit-sharing
• Four-day work week 

Send resume / cover letter to [email protected]

For more information: https://www.blnkpg.com/contact

Blank Page Marketing, LLC