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LA Phil · 6 hours ago

Art Director

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

8+ years exp

LA Phil is looking for a second hands-on Art Director to join its Creative Services team. This role involves leading the development of the LA Phil’s visual language and managing high-profile campaigns across various platforms, ensuring quality and brand integrity.

ConcertsInformation ServicesTicketing

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Senior Creative Director and Art Director on the development of the LA Phil’s visual language across the brand’s multiple venues and initiatives – ensuring creative work resonates with a diversity of audiences and constituents

Lead concept, presentation, design, and production process of high-profile campaigns, programs, festivals and institutional initiatives across multi-platform deliverables; and ensure a quality of visual products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints

Maintain and evolve the brand identity system in alignment with broader strategy

Translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives and user experiences

Manage and mentor designers, providing feedback and direction to elevate creative output

Build relationships with stakeholders, promote collaboration between marketing and all internal departments, outside agencies, photographers, and vendors

Ensure quality control and brand integrity across all deliverables

Apply the latest design and digital industry trends from a variety of art forms and contemporary design references

Qualification

Graphic DesignArt DirectionAdobe Creative SuiteCross-platform DesignProject ManagementDiversityInclusionCommunication SkillsLeadership AbilityCollaboration

Required

Responsible, accountable, and loyal with an incredible work ethic and proven leadership ability

8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or art direction. Agency or in-house experience with a non-profit arts organization preferred

Strong portfolio showcasing campaign, branding, and cross-platform design work

Expert design skills across multiple platforms, including but not limited to print, web, photo, packaging and environmental design

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma, motion design, or photography direction is a plus

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, and active listening skills with the ability to present design concepts to senior leadership

Experience managing production processes across print and digital

Strong organizational and project management skills; comfortable working in fast-paced environments

Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple cross-departmental and cross-venue teams, providing useful creative guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner

A culture consumer with a passion and curiosity for all genres of music

Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must