Synergy Interactive is hiring: Senior Art Director in Chicago

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr What you’ll do: In this role, you’ll lead the concept, design and execution of groundbreaking visual solutions for integrated, cross‑channel initiatives including large Web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing. The amazing conceptual power and exceptional design skills that you bring to the team will be put to use daily as you assist the Creative Director in leading a best‑in‑class creative team. Day to day, your role will include: Creating a range of powerful, viable concepts and designs for each project, partnering with copywriters to ensure the copy direction and visual presentation work together to make the concept powerful and compelling Communicating visual designs, motion design, concepts, and storyboards through presentations – and getting clients to approve (and love) the recommended designs Expertly leading teams of designers and production artists to flawlessly execute cross‑channel and digital work Deftly juggling multiple projects while inspiring & motivating both your creative teammates and your clients What you’ll bring to the table: We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who is both tremendously qualified and awesome to work with, which usually includes: Energy, a sense of humor and an open & curious mind (yes, these things really do matter) Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows your talent in both print and Web Strong experience on large cross‑channel and/or direct‑marketing initiatives across media, both online and off, and a mastery of Web production and the capabilities within digital channels An expert understanding of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, and Quark/InDesign – plus (ideally) an understanding of Flash, After Effects, and video production A four‑year degree, formal design training, plus five to seven years of art direction and strong digital design experience, preferably in a creative agency A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Design and Art/Creative Industries Technology, Information and Media and Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr