What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at GSD&M Idea City?
First and Foremost : Create award winning work that grows our clients business. Who You Are : An idea machine who can take a creative brief and run with it (and keep running and then run some more)
What You Do : Concept and art direct / design anything from TV and print to banner ads. Manage photo shoots. Work well alone, with a partner and with others on your client team. Find opportunities to make great work on projects large and small. Design beautifully crafted presentations to sell your ideas. Present your work internally and occasionally to clients. Turn feedback into even better work. Juggle multiple projects and deadlines without dropping the ball
What You'll Learn : How to make, sell and produce fully integrated projects that check all the boxes
What You Have : 2-4 years of advertising experience and the skills to match
Some production familiarity
Comfort presenting your ideas internally
Portfolio website with multiple examples of art directions and concepting, including produced work
A willingness to learn and a can-do attitude
Razor sharp eye for design, typography, photography
A proactive, self motivated, and dependable work ethic
Strong attention to detail
Passion for advertising and staying up to date on the latest greatest work
Enough cultural fluency to make work that connects with a diverse range of people and an eagerness to learn more
Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator BONUS POINTS for Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D
What Makes You a GSD&Mer :
Community You're always happy to pitch in when someone needs you.
Curiosity You ask questions and do the research to learn more about your clients' business, new technologies, social trends and more.
Freedom & Responsibility You get the job done right and don't need a babysitter. Integrity If you need to ask, you don't have it. Restlessness Never satisfied with just okay, you always look for ways to make things better.
Winning You produce work you're proud of and continuously grow as a creative.
