Art Director

Freeman•Dallas, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Art Director role is integral to elevating and activating The Freeman Company brands. Their work is focused on the conception, creation and oversight of production of a range of marketing communications and brand work, both internal- and external-facing. Experience with integrated marketing campaign development across multiple channels is essential. Reporting into the Senior Art Director, Marketing, this person will also collaborate directly with department leads, marketing managers and senior company executives to enhance TFC’s impact and amplify messaging. This position supports our Marketing Team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university is preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience is required.
5+ years industry experience in a related field brand experience at a creative agency, corporate marketing environment or experiential design firm in applicable areas of brand design, visual design and articulating the audience experience.
A portfolio of previous work demonstrating self-produced art direction, graphic design and production skills.
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; AfterEffects, Express, as well as Figma, Canva.
Experience using AI platforms to accelerate creative and other work.
Proficient knowledge of core Microsoft Office applications, in particular PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on details and accuracy.
Ability to confidently present work, accommodate changes and defend perspectives.
Impeccable taste and an eye for branded design, layout and typography.
Capable of troubleshooting and resolving design challenges.

Nice To Haves

data visualization
social media best practices
simple illustration ability

Responsibilities

Develop dynamic visual solutions – from concept to production – across a range of media that are aligned with the company’s brand strategy and guidelines.
Provide creative oversight and direction as needed to other graphic design resources, both internal and external.
Work collaboratively and productively with internal colleagues across a range of business units and functions, as well as with external partners, as needed.
Present creative work clearly, succinctly, and compellingly.
Maintain scrupulously organized files and archives of completed work.
Maintain, update and share the brand guidelines and resources.
Prioritize work and manage time across a multiple projects to meet aggressive deadlines.
Perform independently and as a collaborative member of a team.