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AKQA Media; Varese; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

At AKQA, an innovative digital agency, the Art Director role empowers creative visionaries to design exceptional digital projects that engage and impress. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team, driving the strategic and artistic direction for diverse campaigns. Your strong design sensibility, collaborative spirit, and proficiency in industry-standard tools will enable you to transform creative ideas into impactful outcomes. Join a culture that values creativity, growth, and teamwork, in a hybrid work environment that fosters connection and collaboration.

Competenze

• Compelling portfolio showcasing high-quality art direction.
• Fluency in English; Italian knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with creative directors to execute strategic goals.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Define art direction and visual style across communications.

Conoscenze

Conceptual Thinking

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strumenti

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Descrizione del lavoro

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we create and design adaptive digital campaigns, services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and competence to strategic insights to create beautiful ideas that move the world. As skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients.

Art Directors at AKQA contribute in generating innovative ideas to create beautiful products, services and meaningful experiences. They bring exceptional creative thought and crafted output by managing projects from brief to end user.

Based either in our Milan or Venice offices, you will join a disciplined cross-functional team focused on delivering outstanding outcomes while having fun and learning from each other.You will work on cross-studios and cross-cultural projects with members of the AKQA teams across EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors or Creative Directors to develop and execute strategic and creative goals across client relationships and projects
• Proactively research trends and pursue ideas for both personal growth and agency innovation; seek creative mentorship when needed
• Define and establish art direction, visual style, and tone of voice across communications; deliver world-class design executions across digital platforms
• Concept and collaborate on campaign ideas with creative teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and prioritizing effectively
• Take ownership of timely, high-quality deliverables that align with client style guides and brand standards
• Contribute ideas and creative work to pitch decks and new business proposals

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A compelling portfolio showcasing high-quality art direction and concepting across campaigns, digital experiences, and innovative products or services
• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to develop ideas across multiple formats and platforms
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to creatively build on strategic platforms
• Passion for building and evolving brands through creative output
• Exceptional design sensibility and acute attention to detail
• Skilled in crafting high-quality key visuals, artwork, and design assets
• Hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and craft
• Good knowledge of interaction design (IxD) fundamentals
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Familiarity with AI design tools is a plus
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Italian is highly preferred
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Committed to continuous personal and professional growth
• Collaborative spirit, comfortable working with cross-functional teams and clients
• Proactive and enthusiastic team player, focused on creating work that delivers both creative impact and business results

Explore our extensive range of benefits here .

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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