Creative Director/Senior Graphic Designer for Lifestyle Client

For over 30 years, we have provided our clients with distinctive campaigns tailored to serve their strategic needs with brand development, web design, graphic design, and much more. The position will: Oversee the entire creative process—from brainstorming initial ideas to directing copywriters and art directors—ensuring all deliverables align with the client’s brand strategy, budget, and deadlines.Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure brand and creative direction for all materials in support of client promotions and marketing goals.Possess a strong grasp of branding strategy and development. Pitch creative concepts to clients, articulating why the messaging will drive success and securing project buy-in.Act as the final filter for the agency's output by ensuring consistency and making sure the work is both effective and on brand.Provide and oversee creative concept/direction for integrated print, digital, and broadcast campaigns, and/or directly design and produce materials. 5+ years experience as creative or graphic designerExperience working in an advertising or creative agency environmentBachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design or related degreeDeep knowledge of traditional, digital, video, and design tools, trends and stylesProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and AcrobatPortfolio of personal work that demonstrates strong art direction and design skills in a variety of mediumsUnderstanding of integrated communications, including advertising, marketing and public relationsWebsite design experience required, proficiency in Wordpress, Squarespace, and similar dashboard-based editorsVideo experience working in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar is a bonusExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsMarket Connections would prefer this position to work in our corporate office in Asheville but will consider working remotely.