Art Director

The Art Director is responsible for leading visual development to include design, image acquisition, and layout through the various review phases of the creative plan. The Art Director owns the product quality for the discipline he/she represents and makes a concerted effort to collaborate with the other creative disciplines to deliver the highest-quality product. The Art Director reports to the Creative Director.



Specific Duties:Demonstrates the ability to make sound design decisions across various markets and media, such as business tobusiness, consumer marketing, point of sale, advertising, etc.  Leads the discipline in internal and external client meetings and plans workflow for the discipline within the COEby account/brandDevelops work plans for the Creative DirectorWorks on concept creation and definition of work for key clients  Spends equal time in concept development, research and review as creative development, and production review  Ensures that internal processes are followed to create quality, profitable, and on-time workDefines what the creative function needs to deliver to achieve client objectivesDemonstrates success through the business cycle, from new business to planning and execution of client plansSpends significant time mentoring associates and direct reports Spends 10 to 35 percent of time on accurate estimating, billing, administrative tasks, and staff support.

 Required Qualifications:· Must have 4+ years interactive/web design experience. · Experience leading creative teams in an agency environment.· Agency experience required. · Proficient with software such as: Adobe Creative Suite, Macromedia Studio, Dreamweaver, etc. · Flash (Actionscript) experience a plus.