Location: Charleston,WV, USA
Digital Art DirectorEmployment Type: Full TimeDate Posted: 11/12/2024Location: RemotePay Range: NegotiableJob Number: JO-2411-2548Primary FunctionAs Digital Art Director you will be responsible for handling projects from concept through execution across all digital media with a primary focus on emails, microsites, banner ads and/or video. Reporting to the digital creative lead in the internal agency, you'll be collaborating with writers, developers, technology specialists, integrators, art buyers and account leads, as well as other art directors. Your goal will be to deliver digital messaging solutions for products and services across many lines of business. You should be able to marry highly creative out-of-the-box thinking with brand/campaign guidelines while understanding both the challenges and opportunities of the digital channel.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop concepts, designs/layouts and campaigns for client projects, applying brand and campaign guidelines and partnering with copywriters to ensure the art direction and visual presentation support the project's strategy.Understand target audience's needs and behaviors while incorporating best practices and channel knowledge to promote the best user experience and results.Collaborate with creative, account services, production/art studio, channel/technology partners and extended team members to deliver breakthrough creative solutions.Present and sell ideas internally and to clients.Be proficient in working with HTML/CSS/JS with a strong understanding of the differences between email vs. web development.Develop mobile responsive solutions (email and web).Maintain job folders, assets and other project-related documentation.Work independently as well as in collaboration with teammates.Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.Skills & QualificationsWork on Mac but also be proficient on PC.Be proficient with apps in Adobe Creative Suite primarily Sketch, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat Pro (After Effects for motion graphics).Be proficient working with email testing tools such as ExactTarget and ReturnPathDeep understanding and proficiency in accessibility design and standards for the web such as WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), Web Content, Authoring Tools, Operable UI, Nav, etc.Demonstrate some skills using Compressor, Final Cut Studio and QuickTime.Use MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to understand target audience's needs and behaviors while incorporating best practices and channel knowledge to promote advanced solutions for the user experience that will drive resultsAdvanced understanding of Mobile-First creative and design developmentThe ability to establish job specifications to conform to project scope and budget parametersOrganization skills to maintain job folders, assets and other project-related documentationShow the flexibility to fulfill design, coach and steer creative execution, and testing rolesEducation & ExperienceA bachelor's degree or equivalent education in design and art direction.3-5+ years of experience as a digital designer or digital art director in an agency environment.To ApplyUse the link at the bottom of this page to apply. Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser.Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service StatementTeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Global HQ6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 1020Falls Church, VA 22042