Art Director, Digital + Video

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment.If you're creative, team-spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as an Art Director, Digital + Video.The Art Director, Digital + Video will be responsible for developing creative concepts, overseeing production, and finalizing execution for paid media, owned social channels, and e-commerce videos. This role requires collaboration with senior creative leaders and partners to ensure all creative output effectively communicates the intended message, idea, or concept, consistently advancing the brand's creative vision.This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our CB2 office in Chicago, IL with the flexibility to work remotely on FridaysA day in the life as an Art Director, Digital + Video...Support key creative projects with a primary focus on paid media, owned social channels and ecommerce videoCreate innovative designs, images and videosWork closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize the look and feel for seasonal campaigns, collaborations and partnershipsLead design projects from inception to launchWork closely with the organic social media and paid media teams to sculpt the look and feel of our digital presencePresent storyboards and ideas to the broader team for approvalDirect photo and video teams on set, both in photo studio and on locationBuild shot lists and assist with asset management and organizing footageEdit and/or direct final edits of video footageStay current on industry trends, share learnings with the creative team, and pull inspiration and examples from multiple sources to inform projectsCollaborate with internal teams to support multi-channel initiativesManage junior designersWhat you’ll bring to the table…Formal design skills and proven passion for typography, composition, color, and layoutStrong collaboration and communication skillsThorough, organized, and detail-orientedAbility to give and receive an effective critique of visual design workProven ability to work in a team environmentExperienced in creating engaging visuals for digital channelsStrong understanding of studio, product, and editorial photography and video.Experience with directing both photo and videoWell-versed in social media specifications and requirementsAbility to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, adaptable to change and can balance multiple activities at once while making appropriate progress against them allConsistently achieves desired outcomes on time and with a minimum of avoidable errors and issuesCurrent and informed on best practices and latest industry trends, digital platforms, media, techniques and materialsWe’d love to hear from you if you have…Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samplesBachelor’s degree required5+ years of relevant experienceProven ability to work in a team environmentProficient skills in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and other internal toolsLove and mastery of typography requiredPhotography & videography skills are a plusMinimum Starting Rate: $70,000.00 AnnuallyUp to: $90,000.00 AnnuallyPay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives. #J-18808-Ljbffr