Senior Art Director

Requirements:

• Develop concepts that reflect the strategy & fit the brand
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Experience in product-based marketing.
• Experience working with 3D artists and 3D product animation.
• Strong Design and Copywriting skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of branding and design principles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Present work with passion and a point of view to senior creative personnel and clients
• Remain current on industry trends and technology, uncovering new ways to incorporate emerging and new media formats into campaigns
• Ensure that ideas are executed on time
• Manage workload and timeline to meet deadlines
• Work with a project management system and other collaboration tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or relevant field
• 8+ years of experience as an art director, preferably in an agency or in-house creative department
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles
• Functional knowledge of typography, layout and design principles
• Knowledge of current trends, pop culture, current and past design themes
• Comprehensive knowledge of client category, business, and objectives, and a clear understanding of key strategic issues impacting client’s business
• Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; responds to comments, suggestions and criticisms in a constructive manner while maintaining the integrity of the creative idea; influences and/or persuades key stakeholders when necessary
• Strong presentation skills; presents creative work, clearly explaining the assignment, creative strategy, creative idea and how it accomplishes the client’s objectives
• Current knowledge and understanding of where and how people interact with media, including at home, on the go, while shopping, mobile, broadcast, print, event, etc.
• Collaborates well with others, demonstrated by partnering with account, strategy, and creative teams to successfully deliver work to clients
• Anticipates potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicates concerns, and develops solutions

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