The Senior Art Director is responsible for the generation and execution of creative concepts from design through finished product. He/she will work independently on assigned projects/accounts or as a member of a project team under the direction of a Creative Director. The Senior Art Director should have the skills to produce on-strategy creative and execute well-designed graphics across both print and digital, which meet the needs and objectives of our clients. This person must have well-developed tactical, design, digital, production and presentation skills. The work involves all media platforms, including:· Digital/social communications, websites, and emails· Marketing materials· Press and print PR· Photography and Video· Presentation materials· Logos and brandingResponsibilities· Develop a range of creative executions for each project and effectively collaborate to ensure concepts are strategically grounded· Maintain quality control (proper layout and conceptual execution) throughout all phases of executionUnderstand the creative brief and the role it plays in creative development· Partner with senior creative to mentor and manage junior team membersWork on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detailActively participate in new business development effortsCollaborate closely with talented cross-disciplinary teamsLead photography and video shoots, from pre- to post-productionProactively track trends in branding, design, user experience and social mediaHelp to source and maintain an active list of vendor resources i.e., designers, writers, photographers, videographers and developers.Manage projects within budgeted work scope and timelinesSkills requiredA strong portfolio showcasing strategic, conceptual thinking, visual design, and storytelling5-7+ years of work experience at an agency or high-profile brand (social/digital experience is a must)A strong understanding of related digital disciplines such as User Experience, Content Strategy & Creation, Social Media, etcOverall understanding of building ideas through all channelsPhotography and video production experienceStrong communication, collaboration and decisive problem-solving skillsWillingness to work within tight deadlines, without compromising quality of workAbility to work independently (proactively), as well as part of a teamDeep passion and understanding for the social space, social media trends, functionality, dynamics, etc.The ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring mannerExpert knowledge of Adobe Creative SuiteWorking knowledge of motion design and related software (such as After Effects, etc.)· Experience using WordPress CMS and front-end development knowledge (including HTML and CSS) is a strong plusPlease submit a digital portfolio with resume submissions.DeVries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. DeVries recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
