Art Director
Company: Advantage Solutions
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Art Director
Job Locations
US-MA-Boston - US-NY-New York - US-IL-Chicago - US-CA-Los
Angeles
Primary Posting Location : City
Boston
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
MA
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
02101
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-432099
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Marketing (Corporate): Integrated Marketing, Experiential
Marketing
Minimum
USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Summary
Art Director We're looking to hire an inspired Art Director to join
our fast-paced, energetic creative team working across one of the
agency's largest creative clients. The ideal candidate will have an
impressive portfolio that displays unique and engaging conceptual
thinking paired with exceptional design. The art director plays a
pivotal role in translating the creative team's concepts into
executional design output from ideation through flawless final
delivery. If you possess a keen eye for detail and passion for the
latest in design... we want to hear from you. What we offer:
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off Responsiblities
- Brainstorm conceptual directions, both independently and as
part of an integrated team
- Translate words and ideas into high caliber conceptual designs
that engage, enlighten and inspire the end user, maintaining
campaign and brand continuity and interactive usability
- Develop a variety of creative materials for brand campaigns,
social efforts, digital activations, websites, and printed
materials for agency clients. In addition, create assets for
prospective client presentations and in-house communications.
- Collaborate with Creative Director, fellow Art Directors,
Copywriters and Content Creators to bring written concepts to life
through key visuals, video, digital publication/catalogs, print,
website, social, and email.
- Leverage brand guidelines to create new and inspiring visual
solutions.
- Participate in group reviews of creative work, adding
perspective and taking direction as needed
- Participate in client and internal creative review meetings
professionally and passionately presenting the department's work,
persuasively explaining design rationale to non designers,
collecting and absorbing feedback and offering solutions in real
time
- Deliver design work that meets or exceeds department
expectations.
- Keep current on social trends, advertising campaigns, design
trends, and industry technology, sharing findings with the
department to facilitate new ways of thinking, working, and problem
solving Qualifications
- Experience working with Beauty, Nutrition, Food, or CPG
clients.
- Proven ability to develop integrated campaign and executional
concepts across channels .Strong understanding of best practices
for social, video, digital, publication, print, and collateral
creation.
- Expertise in typography, hierarchy, layout and color.
- Proficiency in AI and Machine Learning Tools: Demonstrated
experience with AI-powered design and creative software, including
but not limited to DALL-E, MidJourney, Firefly, Runway ML, or
similar platforms.
- An innate understanding of UX, and up to date knowledge of best
practices
- Experience working on mechanical files for digital and
traditional deliverables and releasing final files to vendors and
client partners.
- Knowledgeable about digital file management organization and
web-based production workflowsExperience creating assets that meet
accessibility standards required.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication
skills.
- Proficiency with Mac OSX, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
Sketch, Figma, After Effects, Google Slides and Keynote
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once and to meet
deadlines on a daily basis in a team-oriented environment
- 3-6 years creative agency experience Job Will Remain Open Until
Filled Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing
agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category
management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and
producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company
services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass
merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware,
consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between
manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best
products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The
Art Director is a key creative team member. Responsible for
supporting the creative team, taking concepts and creating tangible
reality while seeing the development and execution of creative
projects through completion. Accountable for delivering quality
creative products that maintains the integrity of the art concept.
Will interface with all levels of the internal team, outside
vendors, and work closely with account, production and copywriters.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Creative Development
- Create collateral in support of various marketing campaigns and
utilize experience and know-how to visually communicate a
concept
- Partner with creative team members in creating an environment
that fosters creativity, encourages ideas, and promotes growth
- Participate in project meetings with other creative team
members, internal departments, and account teams to communicate
rationale behind design executions
- Work in multiple disciplines to include art direction/design
Project Management
- Organize multiple jobs and projects on a daily basis, meet
deadlines and expectations, and measure and improve productivity
Client Support
- Meet departmental goals based on specific Client objectives
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports This position does not
have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect
Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring
responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving
Requirements
- Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving
is not an essential duty or function of this job.
- Travel up to 10% Minimum Qualifications Education Level:
(Required) High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
(Preferred) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Field of
Study/Area of Experience: Advertising, Graphic Design,
Communications, Journalism) or equivalent job-related experience in
related field/industry
- 2-4 years of experience in similar industry
- 2-5 years of Design or Director Experience and a strong
portfolio of professional creative work
- 2+ years of work experience in the consumer products, media, or
agency business Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Team building Skills
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and
procedures
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with
minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a
fast-paced work environment
- Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from
one to another with frequent interruptions and competing
deadline
- Excellent written communication and verbal communication
skills
- Ability to make oral presentations
- Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals
strategically
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong prioritization skills
- Ability to efficiently utilize MAC computers and current
fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage) Environmental & Physical
Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able
to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed
primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability
to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to
hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may
also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Additional
Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's
supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any
time with or without notice to alter or change job
responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign
additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The
Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known
disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply
for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or
enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the
law. Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so
classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity
in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or
mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part
of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable
accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or
employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions
of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as
required by the law. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER
Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
Keywords: Advantage Solutions, South Gate , Art Director, Executive , Los Angeles, California
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...