Art Director/Designer

We’re seeking a visionary who strives to push the boundaries of graphic design and art direction. Color, typography, imagery & style are your passion. Branding and visual communications are your stock-in-trade. A high taste level, a collaborative spirit and a brand-first mentality are a must. This position will play a critical role as a brand ambassador for our client, a boutique full-service advertising agency, and the auto aftermarket brands they support., The senior designer works under the direction of a creative director and in collaboration with the broader creative, production, and account teams. Responsibilities include working from briefs to conceptualize a variety of project deliverables across digital, social, ambient media, and print, including websites social media, presentation decks, brand campaigns, event materials, and more., * The person in this role is responsible for design and production from initial concept creation to final sign-off. \n

• They will ensure all files are built to specification using best practices to keep projects and files organized according to team standards. \n

• Bachelors degree in Design or related field \n

• 4-7 years of experience in design with knowledge of brand marketing and creative strategies \n, * Strong portfolio demonstrating high level expertise in color theory, design principles including typography, composition, hierarchy, iconography and imagery. \n

• Demonstrated experience in using various digital communication tools (task management systems, cloud storage, chat, etc.) \n

• Clear understanding of asset governance best practices and creative operations \n

• Excellent visual, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills \n

• Mastery of Figma, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe XD and familiarity of other Adobe products such as After Effects and Premiere \n

• Expert ability in applying designs to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates and documents. \n

• Functional knowledge of HTML, CSS, CMS and email editors. \n

• Experience designing event and large-format signage, * Communicate effectively and clearly with individuals who may be unfamiliar with design formats and terminology