Art Director

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.

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