Art Director - Contract
ADVOC8, United States
Job Description
THE ROLE
The Art Director is a self-motivated creative who is focused on the daily operations of developing and executing impactful visual solutions for our client. This person has creative vision and supports their creative and design decisions with sound rationale. They understand and can execute design as well as understand the importance of strategy to develop cohesive, forward-thinking creative. The Art Director is a doer who is motivated by collaboration, continued learning and creative excellence. The account that you will be working on will have a heavy focus on bringing brand, product, digital, and ecommerce assets to life.
WHO WE ARE
ADVOC8 is an experiential communications agency. We work with corporate brands, nonprofits and associations to tell their stories by transforming existing mediums into experiences that build lasting connections. We use the power of strategy based experiential storytelling to partner with brands boldly seeking to change perceptions, actions and beliefs. We prefer to push boundaries with our creative and innovate beyond the industry expected, while offering a fluid project management process. We build lasting relationships with our clients and consider ourselves extensions of their team. At ADVOC8, our approach to creativity is collaborative. All ideas are welcome, curiosity is encouraged and growth is a priority.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the day-to-day tasks of yourself and potential creative team members to ensure projects are moving smoothly, needs are being communicated clearly and deadlines are being met
- Work directly and alongside a digital development team in the production of digital and e-commerce assets
- Collaborate and communicate with project teams and manager on a daily basis, working together to move all aspects of the project across the finish line
- Move approved concepts, from ideation into execution, bringing them to life through design applications
- Work with project operations team members to establish appropriate priorities, project timelines and deliverable deadlines
- Communicate creative vision and delegate responsibilities as needed to creative team support
- Create and evaluate design deliverables to ensure work has been completed to the highest standard
- Feel comfortable in leading creative client communications
- Develop and implement creative with minimal oversight, keeping an open dialogue with your manager to ensure fluid transfer of pertinent information
- Ideate, workshop and design deliverables independently as projects dictate
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, including design, animation, technology, events and design tools
Requirements
SKILLS amp; QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience in marketing, design, digital, or advertising
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and XD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Acrobat and Google Suite
- Strong knowledge of graphic design, branding, digital design and experiential marketing; experience in video, motion design or web development is a plus
- Ample experience working directly with and presenting to clients demonstrating the ability to effectively build client relationships
- Detail-oriented, organized and efficient
- Collaborative and self-motivated with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to balance and execute multiple aspects of a project
- Ability to communicate creative vision verbally and visually via sketches, moodboards, or mockups
COMPENSATION
- This is a contract position that will commensurate with an agreed upon scope and compensation structure
This position is based at our office (under non-pandemic circumstances) in Washington D.C. with occasional travel required and the flexibility to work from home as we evolve. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, at this time we are not able to provide sponsorship.
Advoc8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Advoc8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Advoc8 are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Advoc8 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.