The YGS Group · 1 day ago
ART DIRECTOR
York, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expThe YGS Group is a company focused on association solutions, seeking an Art Director to lead creative design efforts across print and digital formats. The role involves driving design excellence, collaborating with teams and clients, and managing project timelines while ensuring brand standards and client expectations are met.
AdvertisingConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as the design lead on high-profile projects, guiding visual concepts from discovery through execution with minimal oversight
Support new business efforts by contributing to pitches, creative samples, and proposal strategy sessions
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to translate goals and messaging into compelling visual communications
Champion best practices in design, digital content delivery, and brand consistency, setting a high standard for the creative team
Proactively manage timelines and workloads, flagging risks and solutions to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality creative assets
Guide final production of both print and digital projects, ensuring technical precision and visual excellence
Encourage innovation and adaptability, exploring new tools, formats, and channels to expand the creative team’s capabilities
Demonstrate consistent professionalism and availability during standard business hours in alignment with company expectations for remote and hybrid employees
Participate in discussions regarding team process improvements, creative standards, and departmental growth opportunities
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED is required
Have at least two years of experience as an Art Director and four years in a Senior Graphic Design role, or the equivalent
Apply effective principles and techniques of design, including print and digital publications, web design, and other fixed and reflowable formats
Establish and maintain a reputation for innovation and creativity
Stay informed of the latest creative trends
Maintain knowledge of production skills
Apply the latest techniques in new media and technology
Understand and apply text edits from clients with an eye for detail
Mastery of Microsoft Office products on Mac and PC platforms, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Knowledge of pre-flight and printing specifications
Teamwork and collaboration—give full attention to detail, team, client meetings and discussions; ensure accuracy and understanding of expected tasks and objectives
Excellent communication skills— Strong writing ability with command of appropriate grammar, style, vocabulary, and proofreading ability. Demonstrates confidence and articulate public speaking and presentation skills in live and remote virtual environments
Strong organizational skills—demonstrates a systematic approach in conducting assignments to lead and keep project delivery on target. Great attention to detail
Ability to multi-task—manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Preferred
A four-year bachelor's degree in design, advertising, or communications is preferred
Company
The YGS Group
The YGS Group provides customized marketing and communications solutions to help customers achieve their strategic business goals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Grentz
CFO
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