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Curiosity · 2 months ago

Sr. Art Director

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Curiosity is an independent creative solutions agency in Cincinnati that emphasizes the power of being strategically curious. The Sr. Art Director will craft and execute ideas across various campaigns and media, developing creative for both traditional and digital advertising while leading a team to deliver high-quality work.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyPrintingSEM

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop strategic concepts, alongside copywriter/internal team, that communicate the objective of the piece

Deliver ideas that push the boundaries or demonstrate fresh ways of communicating the objective

Develop the look and feel of the work, always keeping in mind the proper branding and tone

Present work clearly to the internal team and client. This includes stating objectives outlined in the brief and reasoning as to why the concepts and visual choices being presented deliver on target

Must give clear direction to designers, production artists and outside vendors, and set goals to reach the desired outcome of project

Participate in approval of Creative Briefs, making sure all creative details are provided and scope of work is being communicated clearly to you

Responsible for delivering any direct assignment work on time, according to quality standards of Curiosity, and to the expectations of the Client and our vendor partners

Responsible for the management of and quality of work delivered by outside vendors (directing photographers, freelance designers, wardrobe, directors, sound design, music, photo retouching, approvals of press proofs, web applications, etc.), as well as work delegated to an internal designer or production artist, making sure work remains on target, on budget, and on schedule

Manage timelines to deliver work on schedule

Work closely with Creative Director and Project Manager to manage projects through to completion

Oversee the hiring of outside vendors (photographers, models, programmers, directors, freelance designers, producers, etc.), communicating why a particular vendor or talent is appropriate for each specific job

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with both clients and coworkers

Qualification

Creative directionVisual communicationConceptual thinkingProject managementCollaborationEmpathyCuriosityStorytellingLeadership

Required

A four-year degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience

A portfolio filled with great ideas and award-winning concepts

Ability to manage and contribute to numerous projects simultaneously

Superior visual communication skills

Willingness to fail or at least die trying

High level of curiosity

We're seeking portfolios with solid conceptual thinking and award-winning work spanning across strong executions of earned media, social and traditional advertising

Examples of produced work for TV/film is firmly required