500 Degrees ยท 1 day ago
Senior Art Director
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years exp500 Degrees is a company that creates immersive retail experiences to build lasting connections with consumers. They are seeking a Senior Art Director to lead the visual concepts and development of merchandising, marketing, and promotional communications for their brand clients.
AdvertisingAnalyticsMarketing
Hiring Manager
Mitch Lyons
Responsibilities
Provide art direction and thought leadership; Conceptualize and oversee the development of visual elements that convey the desired message and meet client objectives
Oversee and actively work on multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines are met and the creative vision is maintained throughout the project
Regularly research and recognize market trends, customer-centric design, and the competitive landscape
Present creative concepts to clients with confidence and clarity, effectively communicating the design decisions and addressing client feedback
Utilize client creative briefs to develop new design concepts and strategies; expected to look beyond the brief when necessary to independently problem-solve
Ensure brand consistency across all design deliverables, adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining agency quality standards
Utilize strategic insights to inform creative concepts and translate into visual design
Collaborate and communicate design concepts with the internal creative team to build a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
Review all assigned key project deliverables and all creative briefs to ensure expectations and timelines are met
Develop creative ideas, concepts, campaigns, and insights that will drive exceptional work, and exceed client expectations
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the creative team, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
Execute design work as needed
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience within a design/advertising/marketing agency environment
Advanced knowledge of Adobe CS and Keynote (you'll be creating presentations)
QSR/food photography experience
Ability to persuade and influence conversations and project direction
Demonstrated and applied understanding of customer mindset and path-to-purchase across multiple channels
Must have a portfolio of projects across print and digital
Must possess a mastery of typography, color, shape, and design
Knowledge of the production process, including proofing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong presentation skills
Must have direct client-facing experience
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and move quickly if needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred; and/or equivalent work experience
Animation, motion graphic, or video creation skills are nice to have
Illustration skills are an added bonus
Company
500 Degrees
Creativity and technology working together have the power to convert passive audiences into people with a passion for our brands and their products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shawn Brown
President, COO
Lane Blackwell
Chief Client Officer
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