Art Director

Essential Functions-

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Develop and execute creative concepts for marketing campaigns
• Print
• Web
• Email
• Coordinates and manages photo shoots
• Organize a photographer
• Location,
• Illustrator
• Models
• Props
• Adhere to and develop UCS branding guidelines
• Utilize advanced technology to create visual and multimedia presentations
• Oversees the entire production process, procuring and liaising with external vendors (i.e. printers and mailing houses).
• Will manage UCS marketing initiatives
• Implements marketing and advertising campaigns
• Ensures promotional materials are ready and on stock
• Manages, coordinate and develop projects within budget and scheduling requirements.
• Maintain technical knowledge through attending design workshops; enrolling in continuing education, reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 5 years professional experience as an Art Director and 3 years of professional experience in graphic design pertaining to both web and print mediums.
• Must know Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Must know Desktop Publishing.
• Must have Dreamweaver experience
• Must have CSS and HTML (intermediate level) and PHP(entry-level) knowledge
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Flash and Captive
• Must have talent, skill, knowledge and experience in producing print and web materials
• product brochures
• catalogues
• logo
• images
• advertisements
• Content Management System (CMS) experience needed
• Highly creative, original, intuitive and perceptive.
• Able to think visually.
• Able to solve complex problems and think logically and critically.
• Works well under pressure and able to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage photo shoots.
• Marketing experience needed.
• Creative writing skills is a plus
• Ability and willingness to learn UCS full product lines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education: Bachelor Degree in Art, Graphic Design, Multi-Media or related field.