What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at Barkley?
Art directors at Barkley are the craftsmen of our department. They come to us with a deep well of passion for their chosen path and the raw talent to be great. They are prolific. They use this time in their career to really hone the foundation of their talent.
They are ready and willing to learn from their mentors, and strive to get better and better.
They are resilient and persistent, always finding a way to adjust their work to ACD, CD, and client feedback–all while maintaining their own voice, taste level, and creative standards. They bring interesting, new ideas to the table every day and have their finger on the pulse of culture.
Responsibilities:
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Gain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and industry.
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Develop creative strategies and ideas that are culturally relevant.
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Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
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Develop original visual concepts.
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Seek out and work with outside suppliers (photographers, illustrators, etc.) and work closely with broadcast and print productions to accurately estimate and produce work.
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Talent to inspire clients and team members with great visual design
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
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Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.
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Strong conceptual abilities, solid art direction skills, and a knowledge of the digital landscape
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Good client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge
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Desire to take on new challenges, grow and learn everyday
Qualifications:
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Be based out of, or willing to relocate to, Pittsburgh PA (relocation assistance is offered)
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Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving,
developing, and producing tactics. -
Bachelor’s degree or industry equivalent years of experience required.
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1 years preferred related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
