Art Director

TekWissen • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Director develops and implements the overarching creative vision and strategy for the brand, creating visually compelling materials that support brand campaigns and projects. The role works closely with creative leads, copywriters, and strategists to bring campaigns to life.

The position is a two-month temporary, onsite assignment in Columbus, Ohio. The client is described as a global leader in personal care and home fragrance.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong ability to provide creative leadership, set and maintain high creative standards, and bring innovation to the business.
• Excellent typography, layout, palette, image curation, and mood board abilities.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines while also opening up the boundaries.
• Strong understanding of print and color, deck design, organization, and presentation flow.
• Ability to create comps, mood boards, and gather references that illustrate ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Excellent hands-on comping and design skills using programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A keen understanding of and experience utilizing AI, including prompting for image and content results that align with brand standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the retail, fashion, or cosmetics industry.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and carry out campaigns that align with brand guidelines and the overall brand aesthetic.
• Develop the artistic translation of brand strategy into cohesive, detailed presentations.
• Meet marketing budget targets related to branded assets and collateral.
• Ensure creative alignment across graphic design, copy, and visual merchandising.
• Provide hands-on art direction and concepting, including generating and pitching ideas, comping, creating mood boards, researching visuals, and designing assets to communicate ideas.
• Understand current trends in social media, fashion, and culture, and test new ideas to advance the creative for the business.
• Manage and develop talent by inspiring, coaching, and mentoring, and continuously evaluate talent.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed