Art Director

Hollywood Bowl • Los Angeles, CA

22d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The LA Phil is looking for a second hands-on Art Director to round out its Creative Services team. The AD, reporting to the Senior Creative Director, is a highly motivated and resourceful individual who can inspire and be inspired by others to take the Brand team's creative efforts to the next level. They will have demonstrated experience bringing campaigns and concepts to life across print, digital, retail, and environmental design. They can translate complex information into thoughtful and impactful communications in support of institutional goals across the LA Phil brand, venues and brands including Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, YOLA, and beyond. Their portfolio should demonstrate a modern and timeless design aesthetic. This position requires a flexible attitude and an ability to navigate ambiguity, and adapt to shifting industry dynamics.

Requirements

• Responsible, accountable, and loyal with an incredible work ethic and proven leadership ability
• 8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or art direction. Agency or in-house experience with a non-profit arts organization preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign, branding, and cross-platform design work
• Expert design skills across multiple platforms, including but not limited to print, web, photo, packaging and environmental design
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma, motion design, or photography direction is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, and active listening skills with the ability to present design concepts to senior leadership
• Experience managing production processes across print and digital
• Strong organizational and project management skills; comfortable working in fast-paced environments
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple cross-departmental and cross-venue teams, providing useful creative guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• A culture consumer with a passion and curiosity for all genres of music
• Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Creative Director and Art Director on the development of the LA Phil's visual language across the brand's multiple venues and initiatives - ensuring creative work resonates with a diversity of audiences and constituents
• Lead concept, presentation, design, and production process of high-profile campaigns, programs, festivals and institutional initiatives across multi-platform deliverables; and ensure a quality of visual products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints
• Maintain and evolve the brand identity system in alignment with broader strategy
• Translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives and user experiences
• Manage and mentor designers, providing feedback and direction to elevate creative output
• Build relationships with stakeholders, promote collaboration between marketing and all internal departments, outside agencies, photographers, and vendors
• Ensure quality control and brand integrity across all deliverables
• Apply the latest design and digital industry trends from a variety of art forms and contemporary design references

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed