Art Director

This is a full-time, in-house position only. You must be in or willing to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona. Freelance and remote requests will not be considered.

Please Note: You must submit a portfolio or link or you will not be considered for this position

Agency Introduction:

ON Advertising was founded in 1993 and is owned by John Hernandez, Eric Garcia, and Ron Meritt. The firm is the largest minority-owned agency in the Southwest and has extensive experience in developing and engaging highly successful marketing and advertising campaigns. The firm provides an exceptional range of marketing, advertising, creative, public relations, and digital services to clients that span some of the best-known brands in a broad spectrum of industries. 

Position Overview:

ON Advertising seeks a skilled Art Director with robust experience in agency or client-side settings, adept at handling print, digital, and large-scale video productions. You possess the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and excel both independently and in group settings. You exhibit strategic thinking, attention to detail, and exceptional leadership potential, as evidenced by your interactions with clients and colleagues. Your passion for design extends to staying current with industry trends, making you a valuable asset to the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Provide mentorship to junior team members and share expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work under the creative direction of our Chief Creative Officer
• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size, and style and submitting them for approval.
• Preparing finished art by operating the necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designers, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Corel Draw, etc.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 2-5 years of relative experience in an ad agency.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proven supervisory / leadership skills
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.
• A strong eye for visual composition.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 – $90,000 per year

Benefits:

• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, dental, life, and vision with multiple plans to choose from.
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

ON Advertising