Art Director
- Company:
- --members only--
- City, State:
- Stamford, CT
- Duration:
- not provided
- Job posted on:
- 07/13/12
- Salary:
- not provided
- Website:
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About the Job
We have an exciting opportunity for a conceptual Art Director to join our Creative Services team in Stamford, CT.
Key Responsibilities:
Work directly with Creative Director, Copywriters, and other Art Directors to develop off-air creative from concept to completion
Explore/develop/produce innovative ideas appropriate to the client's marketing strategy within stated deadline and budget
Develop multiple concepts that deliver strategic creative
Defend strength of ideas while remaining open to alternatives and future directions that may be deemed more effective
Promote design and visual ideas that are fresh, original, and feature unexpected elements
Corroborate with production, ensuring quality work that is on time
Inform studio and traffic managers of scope of work assignments and timing of anticipated deadlines as early as possible in order to facilitate planning and scheduling of studio resources as well as other necessary departments
Keep current on the latest techniques of design, graphics, layout, typography and photography; seek new and innovative techniques
Keep current with our programs, characters, storylines, and products
Requirements Requirements:
7+ years of related experience as a Designer/Art Director (focused on off-air)
Strong portfolio exhibiting concept and design with a focus on logo development and type skills
Proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (ability to illustrate a plus )
Portfolio should demonstrate cutting edge print work that stands out from the clutter, fresh thinking and a creative approach to problem solving
Conceptual thinker
Proactive team player and problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Knowledge of all phases of production
Photo shoot experience a plus
Must include a link to your on-line portfolio/website.
