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Contract Period: ASAP start, 7-month fixed-term full-time
Independent, award-winning creative agency based in Potts Point, looking for an Art Director with exceptional conceptual and design skills to join our creative team on a fixed-term full-time contract.
We are looking for candidates who possess a refined aesthetic vision and strategic knowledge to join our team. They will have a passion and knowledge for the fashion and retail sectors.
EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years experience in a creative agency
* A strong understanding of how art direction and design deliver conceptual ideas that can be used to deliver a brand story
* Art direct, design and concept big brand expressions across all mediums (OOH, store, social, motion, print ad, events / experiential, etc.)
* Can work autonomously with limited creative oversight
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
* The conceptual development of creative projects with the ability to manage projects from inception through to finalisation
* Crafting exceptional creative for high-end, luxury Australian labels.
* To work at a high level of speed to deliver client projects within time and budget constraints
* Working collaboratively among a small team of specialists across creative, strategy, and production
* Art Director will lead projects in ideation sessions, to generate strong ideas and concepts from storyboard and sketch stage to final execution for print and digital media.
* Art Director is responsible for designing and executing key collateral that fulfills the client's marketing and branding strategies via digital marketing campaigns. These can include print ready artwork and event design collateral (ie, invitations).
* Art Director should actively research and be aware of art and photography, design trends, and interactive technologies and be able to speak about it with the team, clients, and vendors.
* The Art Directors report directly to the Creative Director but must work closely with Account Service and Strategy to ensure client engagements proceed in a timely, budget-sensitive manner.
* Responsible for quality assurance on all work produced to ensure brand consistency and the best execution of the Agency creative concepts
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Internal communication
* Art Director will work with the Creative Director to help oversee and manage all projects and the Design team
* Art Director's role includes managing projects from start to finish through; researching, concepting, developing, designing, coordinating, and overseeing the entire creative process
* Art Director has a strong point of view and will challenge and push our design aesthetic: bring new ideas and strategic thinking to build thoughtful design systems that balance client needs and forward-thinking
* You know, love, and have strong opinions about the creative world at large: Art, Fashion, Photography, Typography, Digital Experiences and Branding
* Art Director is aware and curious about the world
* You constantly seek what's new and are well versed in what is happening in technology, fashion, social media, and beyond
* You have strong conceptual and written skills. You are able to dream up an idea and effectively articulate it in both written and visual formats
* You think equal parts creativity and strategically
Working with the Design Team – Reporting to the Creative Director
* Art Director will receive briefs for each project from Account Service and Strategic Teams
* It is the Art Director's responsibility to ask questions at the beginning of the project to develop an understanding of the design needs and scope
* Art Director will be responsible for leading the concept and development of projects which will be presented to the Creative Director at Creative Review meetings
* Art Director will work and mentor the team until work is in a polished / presentable state
* Art Director will mentor and manage team from intern to senior level designers
* Art Director must proactively determine and foresee issues in relation to any of the above areas and relay them to both the Creative Director and internal team.
* Art Director must take responsibility for problems that may arise throughout the design process
* Art Director must meet all deadlines; if a deadline appears to have the risk of not being met on time, it is the Art Director's responsibility to notify Creative Director and Account Service
Presentation and Communication Skills
* Art Director has proven experience in running and directing efficient sets that deliver on concept, on budget, best in class work
* Art Director has excellent presentation and communication skills
* Art Director will be client facing with the ability to sell in the work and answer client challenges
* Attend internal briefings by Account Management and pre-production meetings as required
* Work with Designers and Copywriters to produce the best creative concepts and designs
* Ensure the Creative Director sees and approves all concepts before they are presented to clients
* Flag with the Account Management team (or the appropriate person in quality control) any job that is not on brand, or has unclear technical specs or brief
* Liaise with Production and Account Management when required to ensure that technical specs match up with client expectations
* Contact colleagues in order to proactively resolve any queries on a job so as to minimise time delays, unnecessary artwork amends and studio backlog
* Communicate regularly and effectively all deadline delays, progress and any other important information pertaining to the job back to the internal team
* Provide assistance to colleagues and mentor junior staff with day-to-day tasks as required
* Protect the confidentiality of projects (particularly when working on pitches or tenders)
* Demonstrate a commitment to the needs of the Agency and its Clients
External communication (Clients and Suppliers)
* Attend and contribute to Client meetings and presentations as required
* Ability to present and pitch ideas to Clients as required
* Lead and direct creative and production suppliers in the development of client work
* Maintain and strengthen the favourable relationships with all Agency suppliers
* Represent the Agency at supplier/industry events
* Monitor creative supplier performance for accuracy, quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness
* Undertake research and maintain awareness of supplier products and services.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Advertising Services
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