Edelman · 2 months ago
Associate Design Director
New York, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
6+ years expEdelman is an agency looking for an Associate Design Director to join its award-winning creative team. The role involves managing design projects from concept to execution, leading other designers, and creating innovative social-first campaigns for clients, particularly in the tech sector.
AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Design excellence, every time
Manage projects from creative concept to execution; lead the entire process and substantiate strategic direction with design justification
Provide leadership to other designers, helping them think through design at the conceptual level; make choices based on brand tone and strategy
Articulate innovative ideas and solutions for our clients’ interactive needs
Keep abreast of current design and cultural trends; maintain awareness of relevant advances in our industry and share with the team as appropriate
Understand business objectives and strategies of client assignments
Collaborate with Account Service partners to develop and present design solutions to our clients
Qualification
Required
At least six years of relevant experience, & at least three in an agency setting
A BFA in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design
Strong understanding of graphic design
Strong layout and composition with a keen eye for typography
Design excellence, every time
Manage projects from creative concept to execution; lead the entire process and substantiate strategic direction with design justification
Provide leadership to other designers, helping them think through design at the conceptual level; make choices based on brand tone and strategy
Articulate innovative ideas and solutions for our clients' interactive needs
Keep abreast of current design and cultural trends; maintain awareness of relevant advances in our industry and share with the team as appropriate
Understand business objectives and strategies of client assignments
Collaborate with Account Service partners to develop and present design solutions to our clients
Please include an online portfolio link in order to be considered
Preferred
Strong portfolio representing work that is social-first
Experienced in: InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote and Illustrator, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite
The Design Director must be passionate, inspirational, organized and highly collaborative
Accountable for design excellence of the creative team; carry out the design vision for the agency
Actively aware of emerging technology
Consistently and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and provide creative solutions; demonstrate strong organizational skills in facilitating workflow for the team
Exhibit eagerness to learn and grow professionally, as well as teaching and mentoring others
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
5001-10000 employees
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