What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at Oktobor Animation?
We are seeking a talented Art Director to join our team. The perfect candidate will have had experience at a creative agency or related organisation. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience with directing high-level design aesthetic, videography, and photography.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
The candidate must also possess strategic and innovative thinking skills and the ability to develop and maintain schedules for production work to be delivered on time and in alignment with the project's goals. This person must be a creative storyteller and brand champion through all forms of media (print, web, video, photography).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Manage concept, design, and execution of the brand creative for print, digital, video, and photography.
- Maintain and establish high creative standards that align with our brand standards.
- Work collaboratively to ensure consistency of the visual identity of our brand.
- Generate ideas that bring our brand to life.
- Inspire, motivate, and manage creative professionals designer, videographer, and photographer to take their work to the next level.
- Oversee designers, videographer, and photographer by providing direction and support for all projects, ensuring that project goals and deadlines are met, as well as supervising staff related to professional development, performance reviews, and workplace dynamics.
- Supervise all pre- and post-production design work; manage tight deadlines.
- Manage student interns as it relates to scheduling of their work hours, pay, and projects.
- Manage the studio and design budgets.
- Serve as art director, and co-lead for the production.
- Assist in the concept and execution of creative content for social media.
- Work with PR team to create visually compelling news and research assets.
- Work with Executive Director of Marketing to ensure visuals for the brand align with our brand message.
- Manage time effectively and with, sometimes, little direction to help projects stay on budget and on time.
- Create and present design concepts.
- Stay current with the latest emerging design and technology trends to find ways to help move work for clients and brands forward.
- Effectively sell ideas both internally and with clients.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Desirable Education and / or Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalised until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
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