Job Description

About the role:

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director who is a creative force. You live for the craft but understand that strategy is at the heart of the process. You’re deeply devoted to color, typography and layout. You sweat the details others may not even think of. Importantly, you design with purpose – using visual storytelling to advance the conversation with your audience and push business forward.

As a member of the brand team, you’ll work hand in hand with the creative director and the marketing leadership to hone the brand’s identity and bring it to life across every channel. You’ll execute thought leadership and lead generation campaigns as well as define the look and feel of our digital properties. You’ll also work closely with talented writers, designers and business leaders across the firm in a fast-moving but highly supportive and collaborative environment. This is a role that requires both hands-on design as well as an ability to guide others.

If you are an accomplished Art Director who’s looking for your next big brand building challenge, this may be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

Concept, create and produce of campaigns for multiple initiatives and business objectives
Partner with creative director and collaborate closely with writers, designers and business partners
Lead and coordinate a team of external and internal designers
Understand the brand’s tone and positioning in addition to building and maintaining brand guidelines
Train internal stakeholders and external partners in the adoption of brand guidelines; be the go-to resource for the brand
Guide business partners with a strategic point of view and be a brand ambassador
Advocate new and innovative solutions
Identify opportunities for improving processes for efficient execution

Requirements:

Strong conceptual and empathetic design skills with good business acumen and client mindset
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong strategic skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Thorough knowledge of Adobe CS – especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in addition to knowledge of video, web and digital
Portfolio of diverse marketing campaigns – email, social, web, video and print
10 years of experience in an advertising agency or internal corporate marketing environment
Bachelor’s degree in design or art direction

Valid through: 1/26/2021