What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Art Director- (Temporary/Freelance) Job at Local Projects in New York position at Local Projects?
As a member of the Media Production Department, the Media Art Director is responsible for leading the development and execution of impactful design solutions for a diverse range of interdisciplinary projects. In this position, the Art Director provides a progressive point of view on design excellence. They collaborate with the Creative Directors to support the creative vision of projects and direct design teams towards cutting-edge visual experiences.
This role is for senior-level designers / animators or visual effects artists who design, create, and animate, as well as oversee a team and present to clients.
Local Projects is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender-nonconforming candidates to apply.
Responsibilities :
- Provide design and art direction for projects of various scales and types – from web and mobile to interactive installations and large-scale exhibition motion graphics and media programs. Lead and maintain strong design direction while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams - Visual Experience Design, Physical, Content and Software.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance the creative vision in collaboration with the Creative Director.
- Develop, establish, and drive design development “on the box,” iterating quickly and pushing conventions.
- Direct, collaborate, execute, mentor, and support on projects from ideation through design development, asset production, prototyping, media production, and launch with the fidelity needed for effective team collaboration at each phase.
- Coordinate with project team members to clarify and aggregate all design dependencies (hardware and software specs, content specs, architectural specs, etc.).
- Bring new approaches to the creative process, ideation, and design strategy and inspire across disciplines.
- Flag stumbling blocks and offer solutions.
- Provide accurate time estimates and expectations for yourself and the designers on a project.
- Manage multiple projects, establish expectations for designers, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain awareness of contemporary trends in technology, art, and design.
- Confidence to make difficult decisions and guide designers toward aspirational design solutions.
- Experience in structuring workflows and managing design teams.
- Establish conceptual frameworks to solve complex design challenges.
- Nurture junior talent through clear direction, constructive feedback, and passing on knowledge and expertise.
- Pursue professional development through workshops, classes, conferences, etc.
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Additional Requirements :
Rate (commensurate with experience) : $75- $125 per hour
Local Projects offers to its Full-Time staff Health / Dental / Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance as well as a generous PTO package.
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Salary : $75 - $125
