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Itlearn360

Senior Art Director at West Cary Group Richmond, VA

Itlearn360, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Description West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we’re looking for a dynamic Senior Art Director. The ideal candidate will concept, design and execute visual solutions to deliver a high-quality creative product for West Cary Group with an emphasis on strategic thinking and team leadership.

Position Responsibilities

Inspires, leads, and drives the visualization process, from collaborative conceptualization through final product

Conceptualizes great design in digital, motion, print and environmental channels

Lead brainstorming sessions to develop creative based on client intent

Provides creative solutions that deliver on the brief in unique and innovative ways and maintain an exceptional design aesthetic

Utilizes animation and video to deliver engaging content and customer experiences

Collaborates and leads projects that focus on UX and information architecture across multiple channels

Creates design that translates across platforms and campaigns

Establishes and maintains very aggressive deadlines for meeting demands of multiple client projects

Troubleshoots and devises solutions with both the internal team and external clients

Coordinates and directs other creative team members, including copywriters and designers, to ensure the successful outcome of campaigns and projects

Presents creative solutions to internal team and clients

Assists with proposals, estimations and helps define project scope

Works with outside vendors to ensure the vision for the creative product is brought to life effectively and on budget

Manages direct reports and supervises their performance and development goals

Other duties as assigned

Requirements – Role Qualifications

Focuses on the strategy of the creative product and its visual execution.

Works closely with the Creative Director, providing thought leadership and guidance to other team members to ensure the quality and integrity of the product meets or exceeds product vision, and pushes the boundaries of competitive visual execution

Supports team’s goal of delivering world-class creative products

Position Requirements

Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in art direction/design

A Bachelor’s degree in a visual arts program or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Must be proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft applications as well as Sketch, Figma and Adobe After Effects

Dreamweaver and Flash experience is a plus (Macintosh platform)

Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with strong visual design skills; layout, typography and high graphic standards

Strong communication skills and ability to lead direct reports

Ability to thrive in a team

Strong understanding of social media and web technology

Previous ad agency experience is a must

Previous experience in all print media desired

Previous corporate experience is a plus

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