Sr Art Director

SENSIS

Who we are:

An integrated cross-cultural marketing agency. We reflect and embrace the cultural diversity of America to develop meaningful marketing programs that drive measurable conversions.

We opened our doors in 1998 (as Focus Multimedia). We got our start building websites and have expanded into a full-service advertising agency, helping our clients take advantage of the fundamental changes taking place in the marketing world – the emergence of digital technologies, expanded multiculturalism, and the transformative impact of social media.

What we are looking for: Sr. Art Director

Located in Washington, DC or Atlanta, GA :  Full-Time / Competitive Salary

What you’ll be doing:

You are a creative, conceptual-thinking Art Director with big ideas who will also roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done to help the team. You are a master of your craft. An Adobe Suite expert who is in-tune with whatever new software/hardware is out there that you can potentially add to your vast toolbox. You believe in the power of working together and sharing ideas and are just as comfortable as you are working as a team as you are working by yourself. You are looking for a place that has a great vibe and offers you opportunities to grow and to add to your portfolio from a variety of industries. You get along with people and make memorable impressions.

• Oversees creative development  for various art departments (Photography, Graphic Design, Video, 3D Animation, etc.)
• Translates marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences
• Work closely with Creative Director and creative team to develop and sell a creative concept and deliver layouts and finished working files. These include, but are not limited to, landing pages, websites, standard & rich media banners, webisodes, video pre-roll, mobile ads, tweets, facebook updates & apps, print, outdoor, POS, collateral, TV and guerrilla tactics.
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning, Design, User Experience, and other internal agency departments to deliver brand messages and meet or exceed client goals.
• Edit, re-design and propose new layouts, working files and images.
• Present creative clearly and persuasively to internal agency staff and/or clients, as needed
• Be able to draft creative rationales in support of creative work

What you’ll bring along:

Experience working in highly collaborative, integrated teams at mid-size advertising agencies

• 7 years of Art Direction, preferably at an ad agency or interactive shop.
• College degree required; Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing or similar design-based degree preferred.
• Proven experience and impeccable portfolio
• Must be thoroughly web savvy, demonstrate a proven grasp of the latest and greatest social media, mobile apps, search, and other digital platforms
• Ability to think conceptually and execute creative that meets strategic goals across a variety of media in fully integrated fashion
• Mac-based creative department (Microsoft applications: Word and PowerPoint, Abobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required. (Knowledge of other video, animation and design programs appreciated, but not required).
• Great oral and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable and willing to present to groups large and small.
• Ability to learn about new industries and products quickly and vary tone and messaging based on medium, audience, and client category
• Ability to work in a team setting with various departments, must be a good listener and take direction well.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a good work ethic and parallel task between multiple client jobs simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, but also conceptualize and collaborate together with writers and developers, as needed.
• Positive attitude, ability to roll with the punches, willingness to keep learning and growing.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Aflac, 401K, Generous PTO - Potential growth opportunities

Where: Washington, DC or Atlanta, GA