Senior Art Director

Zehnder Communications • New Orleans, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zehnder Communications is hiring a Senior Art Director for its New Orleans or Nashville office. The role supports the Creative Director and works across departments to develop and deliver creative campaigns and client branding and marketing materials. The Senior Art Director leads and assists the Creative Team, presents ideas to clients, and oversees and coaches team members. Candidates must be willing to relocate themselves if they do not currently live in the New Orleans or Nashville area.

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 work 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.
• Ability to travel as often as necessary.
• Willingness to relocate if not currently residing in the New Orleans or Nashville area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director in all aspects of the department.
• Collaborate across departments and partner with team members as needed.
• 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 effectively to clients.
• Oversee and direct team members, evaluating, coaching, and counseling them as needed.
• Manage multiple details and urgent deadlines while maintaining a diplomatic, calm, and problem-solving approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Recognition programs.
• Hybrid work schedule: two days in the office and three days working from home.
• Paid holidays and vacation, personal, sick, and maternity leave.
• Creative workspace in the New Orleans and Nashville offices.
• Flexible, family-friendly, collaborative work environment with a strong focus on teamwork.

What This Job Offers

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