Art Director (Remote)

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Art Director to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role focuses on providing design support and leadership, collaborating with a talented group of creatives to develop compelling visual concepts. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their expertise in design and internal communications, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while working fully remote, allowing for flexibility and creativity in your work. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for design, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Weekly paychecks

Holiday pay

Incentive and recognition program

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years professional-level experience required.
• Portfolio of recent work required with examples.
• External agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in executing design of marketing assets as prescribed by creative briefs.
• Collaborate with writing team to build creative solutions.
• Mentor new team members and provide feedback.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Design Theory

User Experience Best Practices

Creative Conceptualization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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Cella will NEVER present a job offer without a verbal or video interview and we will never ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired or for equipment.

Location: Fully remote, must work CST/PST and be located in the US
Job Type: Ongoing ad hoc contract, hours are uncertain
Compensation Range: $50-60/hr W2

Our in-house studio team is looking for an Art Director to work on an ad-hoc basis on their team. This person must have well-rounded internal communications experience with big brand names. This experience must be displayed within a portfolio to be considered.

The Art Directorprovides design support and leadership for the in-house agency. Working in collaboration with a team of copywriters, art directors and designers, the Art Director develops visual concepts in response to a creative brief. The Art Director is responsible for supporting the Associate Creative Director (ACD) and/or creative team lead, creative peers and account services teams in developing marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients. The Art Director must exhibit outstanding design judgment and needs working knowledge of clients' business challenges to achieve the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design.

Responsibilities:
Design Support

• Lead in executing the design of marketing assets as prescribed by creative/marketing briefs under the direction of the ACD and/or creative team lead, account teams and clients.
• Brainstorm and strategize with creative team to help develop creative direction with a focus on the look and feel.
• Convert rough ideas into visual prototypes (e.g., sketches, layout drafts) to illustrate concepts for creative reviews.
• Recommend, research and develop imagery (e.g., photography, design and illustration) to support creative strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with writing team to artfully build creative solutions to address specific project objectives.
• Responsible for the final development and production of creative assets.
• Remarkable attention to detail is require to ensure that projects meet or exceed the design objectives of projects.
• Share interim work with ACD and/or creative team lead for direction and design insights.
• Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to in all executions.
• Produce collateral within the brand, but also explore new interpretations of the brand and develop out-of-the-box approaches to grow the visual identity of the brand.
• Support the ACD and/or creative team lead and creative team in developing creative strategies and concepts.
• Play an active role in conceptual ideation in brainstorms or offline creative development.
• Provide ACD and/or creative team lead unsolicited ideas and insights on market trends, competitive marketing or innovations.
• Actively participate in the ideation process leveraging research, analytics and brand insights.

Teamwork

• Work to improve the team's overall performance and embrace a collaborative approach.
• Actively seek teammates for their input and insights on developing projects.
• Mentor new team members by offering support and counsel on various aspects of their role as requested by the creative team lead.
• Provide visible support for leadership and help build a unified team mindset.
• Provide open and honest feedback to supporting team members with the goal of striving to be the best.

Client Service

• Partner with the ACD and/or creative team lead, account team and the business to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.
• Engage with the ACD and/or creative team lead in account/client meetings to review briefs, build project plans and kick off projects and present creative work.
• Take lead role and work directly with clients as dictated by the scope of the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in design, advertising or related field.
• Minimum of five years professional-level experience required.
• Portfolio of recent work required with examples.
• External agency experience.
• In-house experience optional.

Skills:

• Demonstrates proficient expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software as required by the job function (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Extensive experience with annual reports, catalogs, brochures, etc.
• Working knowledge of best practices for user experience.
• Understands design theory as it applies to traditional and emerging mediums.
• States opinions clearly and can verbally describe visual concepts.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions.
• Understands that all projects require attention to detail so that work is on time, on budget and on strategy.
• Ability to work autonomously without micromanagement and can be counted on for accuracy.
• Demonstrated creative conceptualization skills.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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