What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at BBDO Atlanta?
BBDO has been in the big idea business for over a century and is one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the world. Dedication to our craft is summed up in the BBDO mantra: The Work. The Work. The Work. We create work that changes user behavior, tells a brand’s story across all channels and media, and is an economic multiplier for our clients' businesses. We uniquely combine world-class creative with content production agility and real-time analytics. Quite simply, we believe that in the absence of great work, nothing else matters.
Like BBDO Atlanta is looking for a talented creative team – apply together or come to us as your own separate geniuses. Art Director and Copywriter with a hunger to work across multiple brands to create impactful, award-wining work.
Description
--This position is in-person, in-office in Atlanta, GA. Applicants must be in Atlanta metro or willing to move to Atlanta--
Our Art Director will work closely with producers, developers, and copywriters to articulate clear ideas to our clients and produce ad art that compels and inspires. The ideal person for this role doesn’t just have a keen eye for crafting a story, but also a mindset for visual strategy in digital and social spaces and keen design sense.
What you’ll be doing for us…
- Conceiving and executing advertising ideas that are consistent with the outlined strategy
- Partnering with other creative team members who share the responsibility on the given assignment
- Contributing to innovative solutions for the agency’s existing business and participating in creative engagement efforts for new business
- Contributing a design eye to executed works that match brand standards
- Developing a discipline and department standard for compelling creative visuals within interactive communications across all media
- Assisting in communicating and presenting your vision to internal teams and clients
- Serving as a mentor and resource for young creative talent across teams
What we’re looking for from you…
- 2-3 years of art direction experience in an advertising environment
- A portfolio of advertising and/or design samples
- Pro in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proficient in campaign integration across all media, with focus on digital and social
- Bringing large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table
- Proven understanding of brand identity structure—how the visual, verbal, and execution come together to create a holistic experience
- Solid presentation and communication skills
- Naturally collaborative, with a clear understanding of how a project team operates
- A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising
Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Hybrid (In 2-3, remote 2-3 - in Buckhead)
Benefits:
- Health/Vision/Dental/Life Benefits including family planning (
- Matching 401(k) up to 4%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In office 3 days, 2 days remote
- Generous holiday and paid time off plans