Art Director

dentsu • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar agency or other creative team environments preferred. This role will report to the Associate Creative Director. The Art Director will conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion. They will assist the creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital/social and print. This role will support new business presentations with visual storytelling, the creation of mock-ups and development or presentation decks. The Art Director will work within brand guidelines while challenging themselves to think out of the box and elevate creative solutions. They will motivate, inspire and mentor junior members of the team. The Art Director will align with our Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects. They will actively seek out inspiration, cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts are fresh and relevant. The Art Director will work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs.

Requirements

• Portfolio of thoughtful work that demonstrates your conceptual abilities and design execution skills
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign,
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and and comfortable with presentation design
• Knowledge and application of color theory, typography, and design principles
• Knowledge of AI as a tool to enhance their own creative thinking and efficiency, not as a substitute
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints. Excellent attention to detail and organized.
• Eager to continue to evolve your skillset and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer
• Proactive with the ability to manage projects independently
• Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow

Nice To Haves

• Experience in 3D rendering software such as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D is a plus
• Knowledge of and genuine interest in a variety of sports, athletes and sports culture is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion
• Assist creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital/social and print
• Support new business presentations with visual storytelling, the creation of mock-ups and development or presentation decks
• Work within brand guidelines while challenging yourself to think out of the box and elevate creative solutions
• Motivate, inspire and mentor junior members of the team
• Align with our Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects
• Actively seek out inspiration, cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts are fresh and relevant.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs

Benefits

• flexible holiday package starting at 20 days
• corporate discounts
• commuter benefits
• cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave,
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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