Art Director

Description
We are looking for a creative Art Director who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “click”. You will lead a team of graphic designers in the production of 7-10 projects per week focused on the Amazon marketplace and creating engaging images.

You are expected to be a visionary who sets the art direction for each project, ensures that the design team receives good design direction, coordinates with photographers and 3D artists, and collaborates with the marketing and copywriting team

Qualifications:
- Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
- Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
- Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
- 5 years experience as a graphic designer
- 2 years experience as an art director or creative director

Responsibilities:
- Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
- Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
- Cooperate with the graphic designers within your team
- Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
- Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
- Present completed ideas to clients/team members
- Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices
- Ensure our quality standards are enforced


Time Allocation:
- 35 hours/week - Managing projects, performing quality control, setting art direction
- 5 hours/week - Improving systems and processes and communications