Description

We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. With over 2000 employees, 1,100 Account Executives and 40 sales offices across the United States, HALO is the global leader of our $25B industry.

The HALO Creative department is a fast-growing group looking for an Art Director. This person will possess strong people and project management skills who is self-motivated and retains a strong skillset to inspire and drive a project’s direction. Our ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to bring innovative ideas in design and messaging to life while defining project structure, delegating creative tasks and leading a creative vision from start to finish. 

Responsibilities

• Offer leadership and motivation and communicate the vision and values of our clients.
• Guide the creative team by providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Understanding and translating our clients’ objectives into solutions that deliver impactful results is key to success in this role.
• Partner with our multiple sales teams to help them and our clients understand the creative and design process.
• Must be able to implement across a wide range of clients.
• Possess strong communication skills and be able to present work succinctly in internal reviews and in client meetings.

Project Type Examples: 

• Product development
• Theme/program development
• Copy direction and copywriting
• Product and packaging ideation 
• File preparation and tech pack creation
• Presentation building – strategy, communication, layout and innovation
• Digital and website design (when required)

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in Marketing and/or Advertising.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Knowledge of both product development and marketing is required; production methods (print, screen print, embroider) a must.
• Highly conceptual, strategic and creative project lead for internal design team and external freelancers.
• Ability to multitask at a highly quick pace; extremely well organized and detail oriented.
• Robust design and product illustration skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

More about HALO

At HALO, we are relentless in our mission to connect people and brands in a way that creates powerful, lasting experiences. At the heart of that mission is the idea that all people are worth understanding and connecting with.

• Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions is the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO's influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
• Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday's limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
• Recognition: You're going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you'll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
• Flexibility: Most roles offer hybrid work. In addition, we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you find a balance between professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is the priority and trust that you and your manager will find a schedule to achieve that priority.
• Stay well at HALO: At HALO, we have benefits that support all parts of your life and to find a work-life balance custom to you. We offer easily accessible mental healthcare for you and your family. HALO has multiple programs to help with life’s challenges. Our program focuses on behavioral health coaching, therapy and psychiatry, personalized skill development, and providing access to care for your dependents. In addition, we offer nation-wide coverage Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare your financial future with our 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Careers page.