Senior Art Director

GREY•New York, NY

14d•$75,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Art Director to bring a well-known brand to life. The Senior Art Director will partner with Senior Copywriter to concept a vision of creative possibility across various media touch points (TV, social, earned, activation, etc.), and will have the ability to form dynamic working partnerships with every level of the integrated team.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience as an art director
Interest and a strong understanding of email, social media, video and other digital platforms
Experience presenting to and working with clients and internal partners
Demonstrated understanding of clients’ business needs, and the ability to concept and design compelling solutions that align with overall creative strategy
Proven ability to listen, digest and resolve client feedback with a creative solution and a positive, can-do attitude
Capable of working on multiple projects, small or large, with various project leads
Strong creative and conceptual vision, with the ability to approach every assignment with a fresh perspective
You craft headlines that make us say, “Wow, I wish I created that.”

Responsibilities

Collaborate and partner with copywriter to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept to our Famously Effective standard
Ideate and execute sound creative ideas for client marketing materials in an efficient and economical manner
Create concepts that show a thorough understanding of the strategy and are extendable into campaigns
Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of our client’s brand tone and implement it into all creative jobs
Work independently and collaboratively with a Copywriter partner to develop ideas, refine concepts and ensure creative vision is achieved and client expectations are met
Work with account supervisor and/or account executive to obtain project specifics: strategy, budget and schedule
Team up with peers to overcome obstacles and create client success
Offer client and team members innovative advice and solutions from industry examples and experience
Help organize, maintain, and oversee creative standards and guidelines
Offer insight on creative briefs and schedules
Work within tight deadlines
Prioritize workload and manage time effectively – personally and for the team as needed
Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work that moves others.
Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.