Ivor Andrew, a B2B integrated marketing agency based in Wheaton, is hiring a full-time Art Director. Here’s the skinny:
To be successful as an Art Director at Ivor Andrew, you must be able to develop and execute creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative and effective. Ultimately, an excellent Art Director is a creative powerhouse with the ability to work directly with the Creative Director to motivate and guide the creative team in the design and production of best-in-class results across different platforms and formats.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Creative vision and execution
- Collaborative creation
- Team leadership and motivation
- Technical and skillset development
- Exciting brand evolution
Our ideal Art Director candidate will possess:
- First and foremost, a strong portfolio of your work showcasing fresh ideas and outstanding craft
- Proven agency or in-house creative experience (at least 4-5 years) with a primary background in graphic design and visual communications
- A demonstrated knowledge of the common principles of design, color and typography (and hopefully a history of animation, 3D rendering, illustration and/or video)
- You’re an artist and a craftsman and a creator at heart. Any surface, any channel, any medium, digital or otherwise—it’s all your canvas
- Track record of elite conceptual creative ability and good design judgment
- Experience developing creative ideas for clients that not only meet but exceed their expectations
- Exceptional ability to present your ideas and communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner
- Inclusive collaboration with team members, clients and freelancers
- Enthusiasm about contributing to the agency’s growth and success
- A background in B2B marketing or relative experience with manufacturing sectors is a plus
What your role looks like:
- Work with our Creative Director to create, design and refine the creative strategy for our clients and our agency
- Lead the development of visual concepts that align with client objectives and advance our agency’s creative standards
- Mentor and guide the larger creative team with the CD, fostering our collaborative creative environment
- Work closely with account managers and strategists to understand client needs and creative brief objectives
- Contribute to the ideation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring a consistent visual brand identity
- Participate in client presentations, effectively articulating and defending creative concepts
- Actively contribute to agency growth and expansion of client relationships through new business pitches and selling ideas
- Maintain the highest standards of design excellence, reviewing and approving final deliverables
- Work with external vendors and freelancers as needed for project execution
- Flexibility to wear many hats and an eagerness to learn and try different things.
- Some travel is always possible
What Ivor Andrew can offer:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan + match
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
- Prioritized life/work balance
- Global industry-leading B2B clients
- Flexible hybrid office hours
- Dog-friendly office
- The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the agency
This is a full-time position. Hybrid work is available for the right candidate but must be able to work from our Wheaton office when needed. You must have transportation and be willing to travel to Wheaton, Illinois. This is not a 100% remote position—you will be working with our entire creative team. Compensation in-line with your skills and experience. No headhunters or job placement agencies, please.
Ivor Andrew
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