Senior Art Director

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands. Brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity. Brands that live, experience, and connect with the audiences that they serve. Because our mission is to create work that’s not only relevant to the various cultures that we are a part of, but work that also helps strengthen our communities, while reinventing the consumer experience to create change that really matters. And the way we are going to accomplish this is by challenging the status quo, the way we think, and the way we do things, over, and over again. That’s our way.

We are a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists; made up of people from all backgrounds and cultures working together to harness creativity, culture and innovation to drive value for our clients while having fun doing it. A place where we value our people above anything else, where we embrace free thinking and the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from it. A place that values the constant pursuit of creating the possible and the impossible. Because we are all one, and as one we move forward.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Art Director is an experienced specialist responsible for the conception, design and execution on complex projects with minimum supervision. Senior Art Directors can generate and sell big ideas and/or campaigns with the use of advanced design and presentation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Concepts big ideas.
• Partners with the Copywriter to design and art direct concept ideas across all disciplines
• Comes up with creative thinking during brainstorming sessions and project kick-off meetings.
• Responsible for brand’s visual direction, as well as the development of all required assets for any media.
• Has the ability to present a campaign to senior creatives, account services and executive level clients with authority and conviction.
• Initiates and completes campaign elements without supervision.
• Owns brand guidelines and style for assigned brand(s).
• Is knowledgeable about products and services specific to assigned accounts.
• Acts as a hands-on art director.
• Maintain a high level of design and creative excellence as well as a high level of consistency across all brand touch points.
• Keeps up to date with trends within the branding, marketing, advertising, and client related industries.
• Has an understanding of how to target certain audiences, and have an audience-first mindset, and the ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs.
• Assist in the supervision of the creative department to promote an inspiring atmosphere and desirable workflow to achieve the best work.
• Recommend required resources and technology needed to execute assigned projects to junior staff.
• Showcase a deep sense of responsibility toward client costs and agency expenses.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Commission photographers, artists or filmmakers to work on projects.
• Visit and assess locations for potential shoots.
• Work on location.
• Attend meetings at production houses and with other directors.
• Work in editing suites to oversee the finished product.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Five to Seven (5-7) years of advertising agency experience required.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of projects. Award-winning projects are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with teams internally and present to clients.
• Excellent skills in Adobe’s Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Digital savvy.
• Flexibility, proactive working style, and accountability.
• Strong conceptual thinking and design abilities.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PACO Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• 15 Paid holidays
• Flex time during Christmas holidays (average 5 additional paid days off)
• Flex time / remote work schedules
• 401K match up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance, 100% cover employee only
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Wellness Program & Working Advantage
• Phone allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Amazing PACO office space in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood
• Dogs (or whatever animal is your pet, except tigers) at work
• PACO outings, movie days, lunches, happy hours, and volunteer days (PACommunity)
• We close shop at 2pm on Fridays

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