NYC-based Art Director

Argonaut, Inc. • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

The ARGONAUT Art Director is a creative who tells inspiring stories, sells thoughtfulIdeas, is a creative storyteller, and makes beautiful work for their client, alongside their Copywriter partner.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience as an Art Director within the Advertising Industry, in-house creative teams, or related fields
• Art Director portfolio, or “spec” portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to present and justify creative ideas
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred
• experience with Figma, After Effects, or Premiere is a plus
• Strong understanding of social platforms, digital media, and integrated campaign development a plus
• Experience in photo and video shoots, including art direction and post-production
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Create and refine visual concepts for marketing campaigns, aligning them with brand guidelines and target audiences
• Ideate with copywriter on visuals and own creative work from brief toconcept to production to completion on given project across any and all brands within the agency
• Collaborate with Strategy, Brand Management and Production to ensure ideas are on brief and within budget
• Craft beautiful presentations full of arresting visualsDirect the development and implementation of visual elements, including typography, layout, and overall visual style.
• Develop and execute original, on-brand visual concepts across a wide range of platforms (digital, social, film/video, experiential, OOH, print)
• Translate strategic briefs into compelling creative solutions with a strong visual identityWork closely with producers, designers, editors, and external vendors to bring concepts to life through production
• Maintain high visual and executional standards, ensuring brand consistency and attention to detail throughout the processUse new technology to bring ideas to life
• Presents work with charm
• Engages the client in discussion over the work
• Isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty to sell, make and create their work
• Sees projects through production, ensuring the end output is nothing short of perfection.
• Raises their hand and engages discussion internally and with client when work steers off the intended vision
• Builds relationships with vendorsIs in tune with culture and trends
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, writers, and other marketing professionals, to ensure cohesive messaging and branding
• Participates in and presents creative work to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stays current with design trends, pop culture, and emerging technologies to inspire fresh, relevant work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level