Creative Artists Agency · 3 months ago
Brand Consulting - Art Director
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expCreative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency known for its collaborative culture and exceptional client service. They are seeking a talented Art Director to develop and execute creative strategies for sports-focused marketing initiatives, guiding a team to deliver impactful campaigns that resonate globally.
AssociationBrand MarketingCommunitiesSports
Responsibilities
Provide creative thought leadership and guidance for the design team on projects related to print, experiential, environmental, social media, and digital design
Lead the creative development process, building comprehensive creative concepts and graphic systems for activations, campaigns, and experiential spaces
Act as the creative author on concurrent projects, independently developing and orchestrating creative solutions from the initial brief to final execution
Execute and implement various creative assets, upholding brand guidelines and ensuring a demonstrated attention to detail in proofing all files for correct specs, colors, copy, and more
Problem-solve and pivot quickly in a nimble, fast-paced environment, effectively navigating internal and external feedback
Liaise with department leaders, internal contacts, and production teams to review project briefs, determine content needs, and align on creative direction
Confidently present and pitch concepts to internal and external teams, walking them through ideas, concepts, and creative solutions
Manage and mentor junior to mid-level designers, fostering their growth and ensuring the team's success
Uphold the highest standards of the organization and represent the team with professionalism
Demonstrate strong attention to detail in proofing of all print and digital files for correct specs, colors, copy, links, spelling, etc
Qualification
Required
10+ years' creative and/or art direction experience with a focus on sports
A strong conceptually-driven portfolio of work that provides examples of live venue presentation, design and animation, A/V, wayfinding, OOH, and social media marketing
Demonstrated command of composition, color, motion theory, and design thinking
A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Proficiency with After Effects and Premiere is a valuable plus
Experience managing and mentoring junior to mid-level designers
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with experiential and production teams to develop environmental activations
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present, pitch, and navigate client feedback
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field preferred
Preferred
Working knowledge of live-action production and VFX a plus
Benefits
Eligible for benefits
Discretionary bonus
Company
Creative Artists Agency
Creative Artists Agency is an entertainment and sports firm that specializes in digital media, publishing, sponsorship, and endorsements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Temasek HoldingsTPG
2023-09-07Acquired
2017-09-26Private Equity
2017-04-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Seijean Gahng
Vice President, Partnerships APAC
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André Vargas
Executive - Head of Data
Recent News
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