Junior Art Director

Clutch; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing agency is seeking a Junior Art Director to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with creative professionals to craft compelling designs that align with client objectives. You will develop brand communication systems and manage creative resources, ensuring efficient workflows. With a focus on higher education clients, this position offers the chance to showcase your artistic vision and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about creative development and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of art direction experience in an agency environment.
• A portfolio showcasing innovative aesthetic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to translate client objectives into compelling creative expressions.
• Develop cohesive communication systems supporting brand platforms.

Skills

Art Direction

Creative Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or similar

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

This range is provided by Clutch. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Remote okay but must be located in EST time zone.

Rate: $35-50/hr DOE (Temp-To-Hire, Contract, or Perm considered)

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we're honest, and we hustle—that's what makes us Clutch.

Clutch has a client looking for a Junior Art Director with advertising or marketing agency experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with creative directors, project managers, writers, and UX specialists to translate client objectives into compelling creative expressions across all channels, aligning with brand strategy.
• Brand System Development: Develop cohesive communication systems that support brand platforms defined in strategy and creative briefs.
• Client Solution Development: Translate client objectives into custom communication solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of our portfolio and the competitive landscape to create unique and non-derivative designs.
• Resource Management: Cultivate relationships with creative resources such as illustrators, animators, videographers, and photographers, and contribute to the evaluation of new talent.
• Design Efficiency: Maintain and adhere to protocols and design-development habits that lead to efficiency and streamlined workflows.
• Visionary Leadership: Bring a strong artistic vision and contribute to the overall creative direction of projects.

Requirements:

• Ability to support clients within the higher education sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or similar.
• 3-5 years of art direction experience in an environment focused on brand-creative development (agency experience required)
• A portfolio that showcases a sophisticated, innovative aesthetic and demonstrates problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Advertising, Marketing, and Art/Creative
• Industries
• Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Higher Education