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Art Director
Internet Industry Company
Tokyo, , Japan
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Company is looking for an amazing art director with a solid history of creating impressive interactive/offline experiences and campaigns. You can conceive of engaging ideas that help propel our brand and result in visually stunning award winning creative solutions.
The Art Director has a unique understanding for strategy and a talent for creative development. He/She is able to manage and inspire a team, as well as work independently. Some jobs will require you to direct a team of people to produce your ideas and visions, while others will require hands-on art direction and design. The Art Director has to work collaboratively with CDs/ADs in HQ and also Creative Agencies in Tokyo to arrive at solid concepts and then own those ideas through to completion.
You must have experience working in creative agency or advertising agency environment. We are looking for you to have work involving websites, advertising, social networking and mobile, to name a few. You are experienced in working with designers, producers, videographers, and animators to achieve high production values in the work.
Job Description
Graphic design, Art direction of all creative for Events, Campaign, and Ads
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Works in Marketing team and works closely with Creative Team in HQ.
• Works closely with Creative Agencies and Advertising Agencies.
• Responsible for understanding our business and industry.
• Participates in all necessary internal and external meetings - team briefings, brainstorming sessions and presentations.
• Collaborates with team to deliver excellent work for every aspect of a project.
• Manages multiple projects for various clients and works with project management to meet all deadlines.
• Provides rationale for the team's aesthetic and strategic thinking.
• Responsible for having a point of view and for expressing it well.
• Is aware and respectful of everyone's role and contribution.
• Communicates with all team members about all current and future work.
• Attends meetings - punctual and prepared.
• Participates in building a strong, profitable and respected discipline.
• Works to stay current with and employ appropriate new technologies and opportunities.
• Contributes to all new business pitches whenever necessary and with a sense of urgency.
• Participates in building a collaborative, inspiring and fun culture.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in English, Liberal Arts or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum 5 years+ experience as Art Director and Designer in creative agency or advertising agency or other professional environment.
• Must have an established portfolio which displays long-term client relationships, integrated campaigns, and compelling and effective writing
• Strong conceptual and compositional skills
• Experience with corporate branding, and a clear understanding of marketing strategies and concepts
• Must have strong presentation skills, and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret creative direction, and a willingness to learn
• A passion for the medium and a familiarity with its possibilities are essential
• Familiarity with current advertising and design trends, and practical knowledge of Internet and multimedia technology
• Fluent both in English and Japanese