Senior Art Director

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Synergy Interactive Full time

We are currently partnered with a small creative advertising agency in Chicago which is looking for a Senior Art Director. This is a full-time position and is a fully on-site and 100% hands-on role. Portfolio and Resume are required with the application. Please provide relevant campaign work on the portfolio that was used/pitched to the client. This is a client-facing role working with a very cross-collaborative team. Portfolios containing spec work will be rejected.


Description:

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 a relevant field
  • 5-8+ 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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