Itlearn360
Senior Art Director at West Cary Group Richmond, VA
Itlearn360, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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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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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