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JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, JDA specializes in brand, creative, digital, paid media, and public relations. JDA is a portfolio company of Prolific – the growth firm. Our network of companies have been named to the Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years and named a top Indiana employer for three straight years. JDA is filled with talented, hard working, kind, low ego teammates. Join us!

JDA is looking for an experienced Art Director to oversee creative projects from beginning to end at our advertising agency. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented with impeccable design abilities and a distinct eye for color, pattern, typography, and conveying best design principles. As an Art Director, you excel in a fast-paced environment, juggling a variety of daily projects, and providing artistic direction to the team while being absent of ego. Someone who has a natural eye for persuasive design and copy across a variety of dynamic mediums will be successful in this role. As an Art Director, you will work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team including copywriters, designers, developers, researchers, strategists, and other specialists. The Art Director will work under the guidance and leadership of our Creative Director and Associate Creative Director. The Art Director will be an influencer on the team but will not have direct reports.

Friendly people, fun offices and incredible clients make it enjoyable to come to work at JDA. Our culture fosters growth, and we have top-notch employee perks and benefits. Some noteworthy examples are our flexible work-life, fun team events, excellent insurance, and healthy snacks in all offices.

Visit us online: https://jdaworldwide.com/

Location: Hybrid office schedule in our Indianapolis, IN office. Candidates must live within driving distance of Indianapolis or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
  • 3+ years of art direction experience; agency experience highly preferred
  • 5+ years of print, digital, and/or web design experience
  • A diverse portfolio that showcases a refined style across a variety of project types and mediums
  • Demonstrable knowledge of brand, brand systems, advertising, and marketing strategy
  • Expertise in working with writers and creatives on advertising campaigns and projects
  • Must be able to collaborate with and provide artistic direction to the team and ensure deadlines are met
  • Writing competency and a keen eye for copy is required
  • Must be a master in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Eager to continue expanding knowledge to include thoughts, concepts, and strategies critical to our clients
  • Provide high-level design work on client projects
  • Precise, thorough and self-disciplined
  • Works well under pressure, with a natural sense of urgency
  • Experienced and/or comfortable working in the non-profit and faith-based market segment is a plus

The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

Benefits

  • Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance (100% company paid)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability (100% company paid)
  • Training & development
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Hybrid work setting and casual dress
  • On-site fitness center
  • Free snacks & drinks available in the office

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