Art Director Job at ReelPaws in Chicago

ReelPaws is hiring an experienced Art Director to lead digital design and marketing campaign work in a contract role with potential for full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

Stay current on new design techniques, trends, and applicable software for

digital ads ,

email , and

social .

Lead creation of

websites

and

landing pages

optimized for

user experience , with strong focus on execution for

Shopify

and

WordPress .

Evaluate whether design execution aligns with business needs and overarching strategic goals.

Research emerging digital design trends, platform best practices, and new visual technologies across media.

Support client concept presentations, attend client meetings, and help shape creative recommendations, goals, and timelines.

Collaborate with the marketing team to deliver creative ideas that stay on strategy and on schedule.

Participate in ideation and brainstorming using

research ,

analytics , and

brand insights

to develop new creative for client work.

Manage multiple design projects at once while maintaining high aesthetic and strategic standards for deliverables.

Produce design work daily, including content for

email ,

social ,

performance marketing ads ,

landing pages , and

site refreshes .

Requirements

5 to 7 years

experience as an art director or senior designer, in-house or agency, with strong emphasis on

digital

and

D2C e-commerce .

BA/BS degree , ideally in design, marketing, and/or a related field.

Minimum of

3 years

agency experience at a marketing, PR, or advertising agency.

Fluency in

Adobe Creative Suite

and modern digital tools such as

Figma

and

Canva .

Strong understanding of digital channel capabilities and limitations, including

Meta ads ,

email marketing , and

Shopify

web architecture.

Strong professional work ethic and ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Trustworthy presence, professionalism, and poise during client interactions.

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Exceptional organization and ability to work independently.

Required Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Shopify

WordPress

Meta ads

Job Details

Job type:

Contract

Expected hours:

16.0 to 32.0 hours/week

Potential conversion:

Opportunity for full-time conversion

Location:

Chicago, IL (hybrid remote)

Office preference:

Ravenswood/Lincoln Square office, 1 day/week

Remote option:

Fully remote for the right candidate

Relocation requirement:

Relocate before starting work (Chicago, IL 60640: Required)

Pay

Rate:

$40.00 to $70.00 per hour (based on level of experience)

Benefits

No standard company benefits provided initially for contract status

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