Art Director

ART DIRECTOR is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the creative process. This hands-on team leader should know their way around the usual software (InDesign, Photo Shop, Illustrator) and guide designers and production artists within the creative team to accomplish the goals of the creative brief developed by the account planner and creative director. The art director works with a copywriter as part of the team, building ideas and concepts.

The art director is also a client-facing role as needed, presenting concepts, responding to project developments, and working alongside the account planner with the creative team to bring about successful results‑on brand, on message, and on time.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role at an agency is preferred
• The ability to multi-task and manage a large number of concurrent tasks and projects
• Excellent communication skills and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Under the leadership of the Creative Director the Art Director will work with Copywriters, Designers, and other stakeholders to conceptualize solutions to problems presented in the creative brief

• Develop design elements, select materials, and source photographers, vendors, etc., in concert with the creative director
• Design/lead design for print and digital spaces; storyboard concepts for development across all media
• Art direct photo and video shoots, attend press proofs, and supervise freelancers as needed

DESIGN/PRODUCTION

• Lead Graphic Designers on all projects from concept to final production
• Review projects for style, accuracy and strategy, and guides development of copy as needed
• Strive to ensure timely, accurate completion of assigned projects. Keep creative director and account planner aware of project status

• Have working knowledge of computer design software and hardware and strives to stay current in level of knowledge and abilities
• Keep senior art director/creative director informed of need to upgrade design-related computer hardware/software. Maintain said equipment/supplies for use in the creative department
• Oversee creative solutions and present those to account planner for internal approval at a date determined in the initial creative input meeting

Compensation is hourly.

Position reports to the designated Creative Director.

The position is Hybrid (Lexington, KY preferred but open to Remote for the right candidate).