Art Director

The Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will work with and lead a collaborative team of designers, copywriters and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.

The contract will run from June 1 through September 25.

• Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment
• Balance strategic development with client business objectives
• Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting)
• Directly contribute to project design and development:
  • create storyboards / initial graphic concepts
  • conceive functional design solutions
  • create site grids and interface demos
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management
• Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendors
• Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department

• Strong design portfolio, 5+ years design and interactive work experience
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
• Solid working knowledge of the latest design tools including Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle
• Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design
• Committed to the profession of visual communication

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

As set forth in Critical Mass’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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