Adecco Creative & Marketing is partnering with one of the largest leaders in Marine Recreation for a contract Art Director position. This role will be a 3 month contract with a hybrid schedule in Mettawa, IL.
In this role, you will bring strong conceptualizing abilities and strong strategic problem solving to deliver highly creative design solutions that are focused on the audience’s needs and brands’ goals. The Art Director will work closely with the Associate Creative Director, our brands, senior leaders and campaign managers to develop, create, execute and deliver design materials that position us as the leader in the marine industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work closely with the Associate Creative Director to execute defined creative strategy and transform high-level client needs into engaging visuals
· Lead the design of large and complex projects from concept to completion across a variety of marketing channels for multiple brands
· Attend photoshoots and manage on-shoot creative direction to ensure pre-planning creative goals are achieved
· Present to clients and clearly communicate creative visual decisions
· Work closely with the assigned creative team members on projects or campaigns and help oversee that the art direction is executed across campaign touchpoints
· Create and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency in all visual materials
· Understand a client’s campaign needs and translate that into a creative concept.
· Participate and/or lead brainstorming sessions with creative teams
· Implement stakeholder feedback and secure internal approvals
· Meets regularly with Associate Creative Director and Creative Operations to understand upcoming initiatives for prioritization and creative workload projections
· Ensures all projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
· Guides and mentors designers to grow and develop their skills
QUALIFICATIONS
· Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
· 4-6 years of art direction experience, with 1-3 years in a supervisory role
· Photoshoot pre-planning and on set art direction experience required
· Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate campaign art direction to a team of designers
· Strong portfolio of creative work across multiple channels, including digital, print and experiential; with excellent design and typography skills
· Exceptional conceptual skills with the ability to articulate creative concepts in meetings and presentation
· Must work well under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills
· Must have a good grasp of project time requirements to be able to meet deadlines, client expectations, and avoid over-commitments
· Consistent attention to detail
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design
The Adecco Group
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Open Positions:
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- Hair & Makeup Artists
- Production Assistants (PAs)
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the production team to execute a high-quality TV movie within budget constraints.
- Deliver professional and efficient work in your designated department.
- Maintain a positive and adaptable attitude on set.
- Follow the production schedule and meet all deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in your respective role is highly preferred.
- Must be local to the metro Atlanta/Marietta area or willing to work as a local.
- Reliable transportation to and from set.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.
Compensation Details:
- Ultra-low-budget rates in accordance with ULB guidelines. Specific rates will be provided upon offer.