Art Director Supervising Associate - Greenville, SC

EY•Greenville, SC

2d•$73,300 - $155,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of EY's US Creative Services team, you’ll be joining a high-performing in-house creative agency with a digital-first focus in a culture that is agile and inspires you to be your best self every day. On our highly collaborative team, you can combine your energy, vision, creative ideas and passion for continuous learning in a flexible, virtual, diverse work environment. You’ll be working across multiple industries developing innovative solutions that will help drive our clients’ business in a world that never stands still. As an accomplished event art director, you are an experienced creative champion who leads and influences innovative thinking and strategic visions that help our clients solve their most complex business challenges with unique solutions. You’ll look at every creative task as an experience, always pushing for a unique, memorable and innovative outcome. You’ll advance the work by drawing on vast experience and knowledge, settling for nothing less than the best. You’ll be part of an expansive and talented team working independently and collaboratively. You’ll be empowered to learn and grow together with other creative minds. Your contributions and ideas will be valued and heard, and you’ll have opportunities to innovate and take part in efforts that advance our creative team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline or equivalent work experience as an Art Director
Eight-plus years of event-related art direction and design experience
Comprehensive knowledge in event and creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation and technology demonstrated within a portfolio.
Advanced creative conceptual thinking and design skills and the ability to constructively critique colleagues’ concepts
Ability to drive development of creative briefs, storyboards and to sell clients on your design and persuade them to follow your design direction
Innovative mindset with current knowledge of design and creative technology trends related to events
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in prototyping, Microsoft Office and Teams
Experience in successfully leading creative project teams and individuals in implementing event vision, concept and design of deliverables in various platforms and media; reviewing work, troubleshooting and providing feedback
Experience in successfully mentoring and coaching creatives in developing conceptual skills, including critiquing design projects and providing constructive feedback in a virtual environment
Experience working and mentoring in a fast paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives
Experience working in a virtual environment with flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement - remotely and at local EY office as required by business needs

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills, active listening and diplomacy when collaborating with internal team members and business partners
Advanced problem-solving skills to identify, resolve and overcome challenges

Responsibilities

Lead creative initiatives across a large portfolio of events and tradeshows.
Shape innovative design solutions that elevate brand experiences and drive business objectives.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence the development of creative briefs, storyboards, and layouts.
Lead ideation sessions, mentor teams, and develop award-winning creative.
Lead, mentor, rally, create, and inspire.
Articulate and present compelling creative concepts to gain stakeholder alignment and advance project goals.
Collaborate closely with graphic designers, motion graphic designers, videographers, and content strategists to create cohesive, elevated visual content across multi-faceted and complex event channels.
Manage multiple event deliverables simultaneously.