Senior Art Director

Zehnder Communications•Nashville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zehnder Communications is hiring a Senior Art Director for its New Orleans or Nashville office. The Senior Art Director supports the Creative Director across department activities and works with colleagues across the agency to create and deliver client branding and marketing materials. The role includes developing and presenting creative concepts, coordinating production work, contributing to new business pitches, and maintaining quality and agency processes. It also involves overseeing, evaluating, coaching, and counseling team members as needed. The position requires at least 10 years of agency experience. A hybrid schedule includes two days in the office and three days working from home. Candidates who do not live in the New Orleans or Nashville area must be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in an agency setting ideating, curating, and delivering client branding and marketing collateral.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize.
Strong organizational skills and dedication to team and client service excellence.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software and applications.
Detail-oriented, self-starting, and able to manage changing priorities and urgent deadlines.
Candidates outside the New Orleans or Nashville area must be willing to relocate themselves.
Travel as often as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred.
Experience with healthcare, tourism, food and beverage, or banking accounts is a plus.
Experience using Mac/Apple software preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Support the Creative Director in all aspects of the department.
Work across departments and partner with team members as required.
Lead and assist the Creative Team in developing concepts and revising existing documents.
Assist with broadcast pre-production coordination and photo and video shoots.
Participate in new business pitch assignments and keep up with the latest software.
Maintain quality control through accurate proofreading, distributing forms, backing up data, recording time accurately, and following agency processes.
Present ideas and concepts directly to clients.
Oversee and direct team members, evaluating, coaching, and counseling them as necessary.
Manage multiple details and urgent deadlines in changing, stressful situations with a diplomatic, problem-solving approach.
Travel as often as necessary.