SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER

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SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
Creative Navigation is looking to grow the team in our Northern Colorado office and we have an opening for a Senior Art Director/Designer.

We’re a creatively driven, youth-marketing agency, in a fast-paced collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative, effective work. The candidate’s primary role is to lead conceptual development, production, and oversee multiple creative projects for clients, while simultaneously being a hands-on contributor within the agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create smart, compelling creative solutions across a wide array of integrated branding touch points including print, interactive/multimedia, and motion graphics
Oversee projects from concept through launch across all media
Report to Creative Director and assist Senior team in all aspects of execution of projects
Work closely with other creative team members, including other designers, developers, and writers
Provide guidance and mentoring for other members of creative team
Move comfortably among multiple projects with various audiences
Participation in collaborative ideation/brainstorming is a must
Work within identified budgets, meet all deadlines
Attend/manage photo sessions, video production/editing, and other broadcast-related tasks
Work closely with outside agency collaborators and vendors
Direct and supervise print-proofing and press-check approvals
Stay current on all industry trends



REQUIREMENTS:

3 years+ experience in Advertising Agency/Design Studio/Branding Firm
Established portfolio that showcases integrated campaigns and your strategic creative thinking
Strong conceptual, problem-solving and executional skills
Ability to understand and identify key strategic issues, and develop creative solutions
Proven track record of utilizing best design principles and typography, coupled with strong conceptual design skills
Advanced knowledge of strategy and design development of printed and digital pieces
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret creative direction to team and clients
Comfortable leading client presentations
Must be organized and very detail oriented
Works efficiently, proactively, accurately and independently
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products
Experience in managing and inspiring junior staff; foster teamwork and idea exchange
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, working well under pressure
Bachelor’s degree; Bachelor of Arts or Fine Arts preferred
Be familiar with our work before you apply
Love what you do, have a great attitude