The Art Director will be part of a creative team and will help to lead the design and creative direction efforts. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready and eager to bring your special sauce to every project no matter how large or small the challenge.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed. Able to exercise high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.
_ _
Lead creative development for projects, including digital, print, and experiential.
Contribute original designs and concepts.
Oversee and ensure Brand consistency and quality across marketing production work.
Ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
Mentor junior creative team members.
Collaborate with creative, copy and digital teams.
Remain current with industry best practices and apply them to the development of creative.
Art directs new and production based projects.
Follows projects throughout all stages of print production and/or online deployment.
Provides production support to produce technically correct, print ready mechanicals for release.
Interacts regularly with client, creative partners and other team members as needed for completion of assigned projects.
Interprets marketing ideas and turns them into visual reality at a world-class level.
Works directly with Creative Director to help create top-line campaigns which push the boundaries.
Solves business challenges through smart creative design.
Takes ownership, leads initiatives and successfully executes through all stages of creative development on target, on time and on budget.
Effective communication with peers, senior management and clients across all topics from business to creative.
Participates in the recruiting and hiring process and is responsible for on boarding and training new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER
Required Skills
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in discipline related field and 5+ yrs. of experience
Impressive portfolio of imaginative work showcasing a variety of experience
Strong understanding of typography and ability to work within a brand system
Retail, agency or in-house corporate design experience preferred
Well versed on Mac and industry standard applications including Adobe CS and other applicable programs.
Experience presenting/pitching concepts to internal clients and external customers and sourcing vendors
New ideas, great design sense, copywriting skills (a plus) and the ability to prepare projects for print and digital mediums
Understanding of print production, basic web development and good user interface concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding to execute the work according to the customers’ needs
Expertise with relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications
Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high quality work, and projecting a positive attitude
Strong project management skills, organizational skills and time-management skills
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER
Required Experience
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in discipline related field and 5+ yrs. of experience
Impressive portfolio of imaginative work showcasing a variety of experience
Strong understanding of typography and ability to work within a brand system
Retail, agency or in-house corporate design experience preferred
Well versed on Mac and industry standard applications including Adobe CS and other applicable programs.
Experience presenting/pitching concepts to internal clients and external customers and sourcing vendors
New ideas, great design sense, copywriting skills (a plus) and the ability to prepare projects for print and digital mediums
Understanding of print production, basic web development and good user interface concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding to execute the work according to the customers’ needs
Expertise with relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications
Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high quality work, and projecting a positive attitude
Strong project management skills, organizational skills and time-management skills
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER