Art Director Job at Angell Marketing in Phoenix

Join our team as an Art Director - In Phoenix or US-Remote
Phoenix-based Angell Marketing is an award-winning, full-service agency that provides marketing services, advertising and sales-management consulting for senior living communities across the country. Angell’s creative team – including its art directors – is responsible for executing on all design projects across every media channel to create lead generating, lead-nurturing, and awareness-building advertising campaigns to meet the goals of our clients. Our team is committed to serving our clients and dedicated to helping seniors live better in retirement. Collectively, we have deep experience in senior living marketing and creative. And we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and grow with us.

The art director is the primary designer at Angell Marketing and is assigned to both client projects and Angell Marketing projects as needed. The art director is actively involved in advocating for each client’s cohesive brand visual and market positioning. They are responsible for conceptualizing and executing creative visual concepts that align with our clients’ brand objectives. The role involves both hands‑on design work and strategic thinking to ensure our campaigns are visually impactful and effectively communicate our clients’ messages.

Functional Responsibilities
Creative

Produce high-quality, original designs for a wide range of marketing materials, including direct mail, collateral, print ads, digital assets, social media content, and more

Actively participate in creative kick‑off meetings and brainstorming sessions and offer proactive ideas that push our agency and clients ahead of the competition

Stay up to date on industry trends and shifting communication styles for our target audience: seniors

Work closely with copywriters and other team members to bring creative concepts to life while meeting project deadlines

Work closely with creative director(s) to ensure quality of designed work is maintained and brand standards are followed

Work with clients and client services team to understand detailed visual requirements

Provide input on design‑in‑progress when client service or clients question the direction to help interpret and redirect/defend design work

Serve as a guide to visual thinking, but also help with overall workflow as needed to ensure our processes are efficient and aren’t missing vital steps

Work with printers and other vendors to bring new options to the table and to ensure quality, on‑time delivery of every project

Communication

Bring targeted questions and provide input and guidance in all meetings and creative discussions, leaving these conversations with clear next steps

Present and explain design concepts to clients, as needed, incorporating their feedback and making revisions as necessary to meet their expectations

Strategic Planning Support

Participate in clients’ annual planning, reviewing the prior year’s work and making specific recommendations for design to meet goals for coming fiscal year

Team Nurturing

A positive attitude is a must

Open to giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism

Participate in employee events and celebrations

Volunteer to serve on employee committees

Preferred Requirements

A degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience

10 or more years of experience as a graphic designer or art director

Exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of work

Proficiency in all Adobe Creative Cloud design programs, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and willingness to stay abreast of emerging programs

Strong conceptual thinking and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Knowledge of senior living and the needs and desires of seniors from both an emotional and visual design language – OR transferable experience and a willingness to learn about this audience

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate the creative vision, concepts, ideas and solutions clearly and effectively

Ability to work quickly, even when faced with new challenges

Ability to work effectively in a team setting, including synthesizing abstract ideas into effective tactics

Ability to be client facing and present work

Ability to travel to home office on a quarterly basis or as needed

This position reports directly to Angell Marketing’s Senior Creative Director.

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In Summary: Phoenix-based Angell Marketing is an award-winning, full-service agency that provides marketing services, advertising and sales-management consulting for senior living communities . The art director is responsible for conceptualizing and executing creative visual concepts that align with our clients’ brand objectives . The role involves both hands‑on design work and strategic thinking to ensure our campaigns are visually impactful .

En Español: Unirse a nuestro equipo como Director de Arte - En Phoenix o en Estados Unidos-Remote Phoenix basado Angel Marketing es una agencia galardonada y de servicio completo que proporciona servicios de marketing, publicidad y consultoría de ventas para las comunidades de ancianos vivientes en todo el país. El equipo creativo de Angell incluyendo sus directores artísticos es responsable de ejecutar todos los proyectos de diseño en cada canal de medios para crear campañas publicitarias de generación de leads, cultivo de lead y concientización para cumplir con los objetivos de nuestros clientes. Nuestro equipo está comprometido a servir a nuestros clientes y dedicado a ayudar a la vida mejor en retiro. El papel implica tanto trabajo práctico de diseño como pensamiento estratégico para garantizar que nuestras campañas tengan un impacto visual y comuniquen eficazmente los mensajes a nuestros clientes. Responsabilidades Funcionales Director Creative Produce diseños originales de alta calidad para una amplia gama de materiales de marketing, incluidos correo directo, garantía, anuncios impresos, activos digitales, contenido en redes sociales y más Participar activamente en reuniones creativas y sesiones de brainstorming y ofrecer ideas proactivas que impulsen a nuestra agencia y clientes por delante de la competencia Mantenerse al día con las tendencias de la industria y los estilos de comunicación cambiantes para nuestro público objetivo Las responsabilidades funcionales Directores Creativos Producir diseños de alto nivel y originales para una gran variedad de materiales comerciales, incluyendo corrección directa, fichaje, publicidad impresa, bienes inmutables, contenidos en medios de comunicación digital, contenido en medios sociales, etc. Participación activa en encuentros de inicio de trabajo creativo y sesión de lluvia de ideas y ofrece ideas proactivas que empujan a nuestra empresa y clientes frente a la competición Estar actualizados sobre tendencias del sector y el cambio de estilo de comunicaciones para nuestro audiencia objetivo Los directrices directivas: Trabajar estrechamente con directores mayores y otros miembros del equipo para dar vida a los conceptos creativos mientras los plazos de trabajo (incluyendo los directorios de entrada creativa) Conceptos de trabajo, propiedades creativos, recursos de producción de información o servicios creativos/servicios) Para asegurar que se mantienen establecen y se cumplen los estándose los estáendos y los estánices de calidad de la línea de trabajo  Propuestos de trabajo A+Directorización de trabajo Oportunidades Equiere ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de los empleadores a desarrollar sus competencias profesionales de cada año-concepcionistas de trabajo y los programas de desarrollo de diseñales, pero también proporcionar una experiencia profesional• Desarrayendo así como proveedores de diseñar a los proyectos de diseños y de trabajo de trabajo a mejorar su conocimientos necesarios para cumplir con los objetivos de los nuevos procesos de trabajo.