About this role
The Art Director will lead projects and teams to develop and build concepts, presentations, storyboards, designs, and animations for all west coast projects across a breadth of entertainment media brands, both traditional and non-traditional. Critical thinking, problem- solving, and experience with brands from identity to systems are required of this position. The Art Director will collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, Creatives, and Writers to deliver professional, pixel-perfect final deliverables for projects ranging from small show packages and explorations to large-scale network rebrands. The Art Director must be able to design within an established brand identity yet think creatively to extend the brand in relevant, meaningful ways.
KEY DUTIES
• Spearhead development of all creative for projects, collaborating with Creative Directors and Producers
• Supervise creative teams to meet all deadlines
• Participate in meetings with senior clients and internal teams, with the ability to
effectively describe and present design ideas and recommendations
• Provide quality control over concepts and projects
• Encourage a culture that provides continuous feedback and support
• Set clear goals for the team
• Coordinate with producers and the marketing team to develop promotional materials
of all projects, including case studies and "behind-the-scenes" materials
ABOUT YOU
• 8+ years professional design experience for entertainment brands at top branding agency or motion graphics studio
• Conceptual development and layout skills, mastery of typography, color theory, and the fundamentals of graphic design
• Well-crafted written, verbal, and presentation skills with internal and external clients
• Interaction design, environmental design, illustration, and live-action direction skills are
a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently as well as with internal teams and clients to manage
multiple complex projects
• Technical understanding of file deliveries
• Skill to execute multiple creative solutions within the same brief
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud; Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects & Premiere
• Proficiency in Final Cut & Cinema 4D (or another 3D package) a plus.
• Knowledge of Mac OS X, including Pages & Keynote
• Knowledge of Gmail, Google Calendars, and Google Drive
• BFA or equivalent degree from top design school
• Full time
• Start date: ASAP, 2016
• Salary with full benefits
Please email cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: meredithm (at) loyalkaspar (dot) com