Art Director (Graphic Designer), Entertainment & Presentation Design

Los Angeles County, CA
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Job Description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Art Director

*MUST have experience in ENTERTAINMENT and PITCH PRESENTATION DESIGN!

**MUST include link to portfolio (applicants that do not provide a portfolio will not be considered)

ROLE SUMMARY

The Art Director will work directly with the VP of the division this role is for, and help lead a team to deliver innovative and CONCEPT DRIVEN brand creative across all touch-points in digital and print. The focus will be on PRESENTATION DESIGN, but someone whose talents extend further is always a plus.

Our goal is to maintain an expedient, full-service, creative team capable of delivering excellence under tight deadlines. Compelling portfolio and design expertise will be required. Personal initiative and creative drive are critical. This position will be a critical player across the company’s divisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and execute compelling design solutions for entertainment, lifestyle, and consumer goods brands
  • Collaborate with the internal teams to concept original ideas for ongoing projects/campaigns
  • Be a creative voice – from concept to execution – with creative teams to facilitate the ultimate consumer/client experience of brands, properties, and products
  • Lead and manage a team of designers, provide guidance, feedback, and direction to team members.
  • Oversee the design process from initial concept to final execution.
  • Be a point of contact for clients to reach out to and receive vital project information.
  • Manage timelines for projects and ensure projects are delivered on time.
  • Monitor the success of past projects and identify areas for improvement.
  • Participate in creative meetings and come prepared to discuss challenges and possible solutions
  • Collaborate with marketing leads and creative teams to maintain alignment with project deadlines
  • Manage and assist in delegating daily workloads and tasks
  • Work with Creative Strategists to maintain and continuously improve brand guidelines
  • Ensure creative assets are ready and delivered to clients featured on core production schedule
  • Manage multiple overlapping projects and processes efficiently
  • Monitor developments in the creative industries, keeping teams up-to-date on the latest, relevant trends

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of experience designing in a brand or agency environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related

discipline is preferred

  • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with clients, peers and management
  • Experience developing internal and consumer-facing campaigns while working

across mediums is critical

  • A keen understanding of layout and visual hierarchy
  • An authentic connection to entertainment, lifestyle, and consumer goods brands is ideal, but a proven ability to design for new audiences is essential
  • Proficiencies across Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom. Also programs such as G-Suite (Google Slides, Google

Docs, and Google Sheets), Airtable, and Slack.

  • Competence in working closely with Directors and executing brand guidelines.
  • A diverse portfolio reflecting sophistication in concept development, typography, layout, photo editing, and general artistry
  • Experience in print design & production
  • An open-minded, optimistic, and outgoing collaborator with the capacity to operate in a dynamic work environment with passion, motivation, and a roll-up-your- sleeves work ethic
  • Interest in what is new and innovative with awareness to trend

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote