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Senior Art Director
Razorfish
New York, NY, United States
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Description
The future is infinitely wide and begging to be reimagined and SapientRazorfish is looking for people who have the courage to make their dent in what has always been. If you have an optimism that says there is no limit to what we can achieve in a time inviting those with vision to shake things up, then we should talk. Our work is fueled by connected thinking, challenging boundaries, and the power of digital redefining a connected world. Our people thrive because of the belief that it’s both our privilege and responsibility to usher our clients and the world into what is next. We’re seeking those who question the status quo and want to reimagine the way the world works while realizing a smarter way for business to help – all in service of improving the daily lives of people, the world, your career. Next_reimagined.
Job Title:
Senior Art Director
Job Summary:
The Senior Art Directoris responsible for leading concept development and translation for interactive marketing, online campaigns, web and motion-based projects.
You are a talented Senior Art Director who is responsible for leading concept development and the translation and extension of concepts into effective visual designs for interactive marketing, online campaigns, web and motion-based projects. Under the direction of a Creative Lead (CD, ACD), you will work hands-on on several projects at a time and will be involved in all phases of creative development. You will be responsible for planning and executing portions of projects independently or in conjunction with junior creative staff or freelancers. You will be involved in new business projects. You work independently, with limited oversight from your manager.
Someone with strong conceptual and hands on design skills, with a broad knowledge of interactive/digital experiences including web and mobile. You will put your obsession for detail and pixel perfect execution to the test while working with copywriters to help execute cutting edge digital designs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reports to Creative Director
• Responsible for leading Creative teams in the successful creation and production of design solutions for one to two assigned accounts
• Follows creative direction of senior Creative staff and Account staff
• Plans and directs many aspects of assigned projects, and serves as an integral member of the Creative team
• Accountable for managing a team of Creative talent, and leading them in the development of creative work that is consistently sound, of excellent caliber, and acceptable to the client
• Mentors and leads assigned Creative staff, and is available to critique their work
• Manages many internal details of assigned projects, including finding and/or choosing photographers, working and coordinating with Production and Account staff
• Leads the effort to translate established creative direction into conceptual ideas
• Participates as a Creative team member in new-business development efforts
• Works with appropriate account representative on all projects
QUALIFICATIONS
• Portfolio must include all digital (mobile, web) work
• Must be conceptual/an idea person as well as hands on
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience
• Recognized expertise in web/online/interactive design, with expert knowledge of the design programs required for that discipline
• Solid knowledge of steps required in creative development process: provides guidance to achieve creative direction; gives timely and helpful coaching; and produces all work in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Good presentation skills
• Good people-management and coaching skills
• Ability to solve problems using keen instincts and organizational experience
• Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills
• Minimal travel
*Please provide portfolio link and resume when applying*