What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at Fahlgren?
500° is looking for an Art Director to join our Miami, FL creative team. As the Art Director , you will be integral to shaping the visual identity of our big-brand, industry-leading clients. This role involves developing and executing merchandising, marketing, and promotional communications, working closely with copywriters, designers, and clients. The ideal candidate is a hands-on designer, ensuring that every project meets the highest creative standards while staying within deadlines and budget constraints.This is an exciting opportunity that will sit on-site, 4-days a week, at one of our client’s offices, supporting art direction and design for their internal marketing communications team.What You'll Do : Provide creative direction and thought leadership to the design team; Conceptualize and oversee the development of visual elements that convey the desired message and meet client objectives.Oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines are met and the creative vision is maintained throughout the project.Keep in touch and recognize market trends, customer-centric design, and the competitive landscape.Present creative concepts to clients with confidence and clarity, effectively communicating the design decisions and addressing client feedback.Work off of client creative briefs to come up with new design concepts and strategies; expected to look beyond the brief when necessary to independently problem-solve.Ensure brand consistency across all design deliverables, adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining agency quality standards.Utilize strategic insights to inform creative concepts and translate into visual design.Collaborate and communicate design concepts with the internal creative team to build a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability.Review all key project deliverables and all creative briefs to ensure correct level of project aspiration and accountability.Develop creative ideas, concepts, campaigns, and insights that will drive exceptional work.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the creative team, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.Execute design work as needed.What You'll Need : Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred; and / or equivalent work experience.6 years of experience within an advertising / marketing agency environment.Strong knowledge of Adobe CS and Keynote (you’ll be creating presentations).Strong influence on the creative process.A deep understanding of the shopper mindset and path-to-purchase across multiple advertising channels.Must have a portfolio of projects across print and digital.Must possess a mastery of typography, color, shape, and design.Knowledge of the production process, including proofing.Strong presentation skills; Must have direct client experience.Ability to multi-task and move quickly if needed.QSR / food photography experience is a huge plus.Illustration, animation, motion graphic, or video creation skills are a strong plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr
