Art Director
As the Art Director for Robot Creative, you will lead our in-house creative team (consisting of designers, copywriters, developers, and videographers/editors) to produce exceptional work for clients across a variety of industries. With an emphasis on developing memorable and unique brands, you will also be responsible for the execution of a variety of projects including digital advertising, websites, social media, advertising, collateral, direct mail, event support and other marketing assets.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in ground-up branding and logo development, with a track record of successfully applying brand
- Extensive hands on experience and strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction, visual design, typography, web design, print production, image selection and copywriting
- The ideal candidate has a "get it done" attitude and can easily switch between hands-on tasks and strategic thinking
- Proven track record of crafting and executing impactful brand strategies
- Deep understanding of brand development, positioning and marketing principle
- Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: web, digital, social media, event, print, and sales
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting quickly to changing priorities and deadline
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and present creative concepts and strategies
- Editing or writing original headlines or content that improves overall communication and impact
- Ability to accurately estimate budgets and timelines for projects
- Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams
Portfolio Requirements
An exceptional Portfolio of real-world work samples demonstrating brand development from concept to completion. Samples should include logo, brand assets, typography, color palettes, visual identity, omni-channel brand implementation, and website application. Candidates must possess a broad versatility of design styles to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries to include B2B, B2C, non-profits, start ups.
Technical Skills
- Expert Level in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
- Knowledge of Animate, Premier, UX/UI, Bridge, Lightroom, would be a plus.
- Functional understanding of Salesforce, HubSpot, Meta Ads, Google Ads, Mailchimp and other relevant digital marketing platforms
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with clear ability to articulate and persuasively sell creative concepts directly to client
- Must have formal training/experience in conceptualization, sketching, typography, commercial printing and prepress skills
- Experience in full brand strategy process
- Skill in data analysis and qualitative research, benchmarking,
- Knowledge of latest trends and branding best practices
Attributes
Superior creativity. Peer recognition. Ability to adapt and work with a variety of styles. Currency with creative trends and procedures. A passion to inspire great creative work and obtain high standards of creativity and productivity from others in a team environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions clearly. Advanced organization and project management skills with the ability to prioritize but remain flexible in a fast paced environment. Entirely self-motivated with a very positive attitude.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field minimum. Master’s level or graduate work in a related field desired.
Experience
10+ years professional level experience with 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Commitment to Company Vision
- Demonstrate continual progress toward achieving goals
- Reinforce vision in departmental decision-making
- Be immersed in our company values and passions
Responsible for Quality & Innovation
- Generating clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
- Producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts based on creative visions and ideas
- Understanding marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
- Set the standards for quality & innovation within the department
- Remain current with industry standards, strive to lead innovation in industry
- Actively participate in creative production and demonstrate exceptional personal capabilities
- The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.
- Produce award-winning work
- Own creative strategy, development, and execution & exceed customer expectations
- Understand the customer journey and give recommendations for ways to refine and elevate the brand look and feel
Provide Leadership
- Direct departmental efforts to achieve objectives established in the company's strategic plan
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and between departments
- Serve as a leader in the industry, working toward national-level leadership
- As a member of the senior management team, the Art Director will touch multiple areas of the business and have an influential role in driving the company’s success
Department Operations
- Maintain relevant administration, planning and reporting systems
- Help set and adhere to departmental budgets
- Purchase new equipment and supplies within established budgets
- Policy and process design / development / implementation
Client Relationships
- Helps pitch company capabilities to prospective clients along with business development
- Preparing for and facilitating creative discussions in client meetings
- Draft proposal-related information, including project descriptions, workflows, technical service proposal language, and pricing
- Leads all strategic client communication for projects assigned solely or jointly to department
- Take leadership role on creative projects, working closely with Clients and internal production team
- Accurately communicate with the client regarding all expectations and ongoing status
Manage Department Staff
- Attract and hire top players
- Develop employees through training, mentorship, goal setting
- Manage staff performance metrics (quality, productivity, efficiency, etc.)
- Conduct employee reviews
- Recommend employee advancements and terminations (to be overseen by partners)
Vendor Selection and Management
- Identify, select & manage external resources
- Maintain and foster growth of strategic relationships (always striving for win/win relationships)
- Quality control for third party deliverables
Project Management
- Coordinate and execute the planning, timelines and workflows to maximize efficiency and quality of end product to ensure client satisfaction throughout the entire experience.
- Manage internal and external resources to meet agreed budgets and deadlines
- Manage and prioritize all projects within the department simultaneously
- Oversee all aspects of projects from initial meetings through final delivery
- Assign all projects collaboratively with the Project Coordinator
- Own and manage the creative budget responsibly and proactively
Reports to
President
Supervises
Creative Department: Designers, Developers, Copywriters, Videographers/Editors
Our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
To Apply:
Please visit our Indeed listing for more information and to apply.
Job Type: Full-time