Art Director at iOne Digital New York, NY

**SALARY RANGE: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00**

Company Overview:
Interactive One () is powered by the mission to create an online community that provides rich content and digital products that engage, entertain, and inspire the lives of African Americans.

Since its launch in 2008 by Urban One, iONE Digital’s news, entertainment, video, and lifestyle content has driven its growth. From roots in radio and compelling storytelling to endeavors in frontier technology, the iONE Digital portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the digital landscape. The iONE Digital portfolio focuses on key passion points and interests, including men’s and women’s lifestyle, sports, beauty, fashion, and entertainment - comprised of Cassius, HelloBeautiful, MadameNoire, Bossip, NewsOne, GlobalGrind, HipHopWired, BlackAmericaWeb and Elev8. Each iONE brand is an authoritative voice in its own right. In addition to publishing brands, iONE Digital is home to the original social network for urban millennials, BlackPlanet, and three YouTube brands – The Fumble, Hollyscoop, and Nerdwire.

As an Art Director, you are responsible for leading a team of designers and determining which artistic elements to use; articulating the vision to their team; reviewing and approving copy, designs, or photography; developing budgets and timelines; and determining how to best represent the creative director’s concept. You will work closely with the project manager and creative director to meet clients' needs and objectives.

The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate clear ideas and concepts

Produce sketches; storyboards mock to visualize ideas

Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience

Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media

Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines

Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directionsPresent completed ideas to clients, team, and creative director

Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory trainings and adheres to related course deadlines

Critical Competencies for Success:

Proven working experience as Art Director

Hands-on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection, and package design

Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools

Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio

Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well

Team player with strong communication and presentation skills

Education / Qualifications:

BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design, or a relevant field

Benefits Package:
Comprehensive benefits offerings include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, elective supplemental options, and bonus as applicable.

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