Art Director

Chicago, IL
zDO NOT USE Direct Hire / Full time

smartdept is searching for an Art Director to join an outdoor advertising agency based in Chicago, IL.

The Art Director will be responsible for creation of effective out-of-home ads that meet the objectives and needs of our clients and perspective clients. The ideal candidate will come with at least 3 years of experience. This is a direct hire opportunity and remote to start.

what you'll do: 

  • Campaign development: Providing art, design, and concepts to promote sales/awareness for various products, events and causes.

  • Working closely with Creative team members, Account Executives and clients to create engaging out of home advertising. 

  • Meet/present to clients.

  • Knowledge of design trends.

  • Creating print ready mechanicals to fulfill local contracts.

  • Assisting and or managing traffic of creative jobs.

  • Take lead on creative projects when needed.

  • An understanding of team environment and the ability to flourish within. Leading/creating within a team environment.

  • Uphold the creative integrity of your market by educating and informing across various departments.

  • Very good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and design best practices and a willingness to teach/share knowledge.

 

what you'll need:

  • 3 years minimum agency or in-house advertising experience.

  • Degree in Communication Design, Advertising or Graphic Design preferred.

  • Skills required: Ideation, art direction and design, copywriting.

  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software including After Effects.

  • An understanding and ability to build basic animation for digital and/or mobile applications.

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