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Art Director

Art Director

CompanyHLK
LocationChicago, IL, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in an advertising agency or related creative environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of conceptual thinking and craftsmanship across multiple mediums
  • Ability to adapt to different brand voices and visual styles
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and craftsmanship
  • Strong experience in design principles, composition, typography, motion, and UX/UI
  • Well-versed with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or similar design tools

Responsibilities

  • Concept and develop original ideas with a fresh POV for a range of clients
  • Consistently deliver compelling visual designs on a wide range of projects, including print, video, digital, social, motion/animation, websites, presentations and more
  • Collaborate with your copywriting partner on projects to strategically problem-solve while infusing your ideas with a clear creative POV
  • Participate in client presentations, articulating design concepts and rationales
  • Maintain consistency within brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries
  • Embrace feedback and use it to refine and elevate your work
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
  • Take personal accountability for delivering high-quality work on time
  • Spark inspiration and leave your mark at our transformative annual MOVES conference and unforgettable year-end celebration

Preferred Qualifications

  • Curiosity to explore different visual styles and design approaches
  • An excitement for jumping head-first into experimentation and the ability to communicate novel thinking
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work across different teams
  • Finger on the pulse of marketing and advertising trends, with an eye for innovative ideas and design