Art Director (Remote - Nevada)

What You’ll Do • Create bespoke designs for both digital and print, working from concept through execution of finished art • Motion design including 2D and 3D animations • Video concept development, storyboards and editing • Deliver solutions that include web design, prototypes, experiential event identities and communications, large-format graphics, architectural / scenic renderings, stage and event décor, data visualizations, presentations, design / speaker support, collateral and social media graphics • Translate conceptual and strategic business ideas into striking design solutions and unforgettable storytelling • Concisely and strongly communicate strategy, design concepts and creative ideas to internal and external partners / clients and effectively articulate the rationale for design decisions • Contribute to the evolution of our current brand portfolio, while assisting in concepting future brand development • Proactively manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlines and prioritizing work to accommodate tight deadlines that support clients in the Eastern and Pacific time zones • Collaborate with: • Clients and / or project management teams to understand client business needs • Our in-house creative team • Live event production partners, writers, video / motion graphic studios and marketing / communications executives • Contribute independently and also collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners • Identify, recommend and direct vendors on the production of unique, ongoing world-class print, digital and video deliverables • Ensure brand consistency while offering a fresh approach to design, artwork, digital and print output • Keep up to date with trends across culture, design, technology, e-commerce, social media, graphic design, photography / video, and propose new ideas • Be a team leader that efficiently delegates project tasks to internal and external talent to: • Ensure progress goals are met • Ensure projects are completed on time and exceed expectations • Balance between being a delegator and a doer, and know when to do each to meet deadlines • Model clear and consistent communication to internal and external teams to make sure everyone is aligned and be willing to speak up when you spot an issue Required Skills • Excellent visual communication skills – including: • Graphic design, typography, color theory and layout • Able to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistency • Applications: • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, AfterEffects, Premiere) and Figma • Expert in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; able to create / apply templates and develop world-class, client-facing presentations and proposals • Able to execute the design of creative concepts and assure sound pre-press production • Strong attention to detail and creative process workflows • Able to incorporate feedback and take / give direction well • A self-starter attitude with a desire to work in a fast-paced, low-ego environment Eligibility Requirements • Bachelor of Arts in graphic design or motion graphics-related degree (Extensive industry expertise and job-related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements) • Strong online portfolio demonstrating your passion for great design that shows stylistic breadth, attention to detail and usability in print, digital, web, motion and video deliverables • Experience: • Five years as an Art Director in an agency or in-house creative environment • Motion graphics and video editing – extensive industry expertise and job-related experience • Experience with: • Complex, multi-faceted projects informed by varying stakeholders (both external clients and within an organization) • Using Asana or similar task management systems • Able to work the following schedule: • Monday - Friday • 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mountain time / 5 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pacific time (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time) • Flexible to support after standard work hours or on weekends if needed to complete high-priority projects or accommodate client / program schedules • Able to travel as needed to support live event productions (around 10%) Why Join Our Morley Family About Morley