Senior Art Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Senior Art Director, you’ll work with a talented team of writers, strategists and user experience designers to produce high-impact creative treatments. You’ll need a deep understanding of experiential design, strong visual storytelling abilities, and the agility to tailor your creative approach to each project’s unique needs.

We are currently focusing our recruiting in the following areas.

• North Carolina - Please note, employees living within 50 miles of Pace HQ will be expected to comply with our hybrid policy (In office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Employees living between 50-100 miles of Pace HQ are required to come into the office once a month.
• NY, NY 
• Dallas, TX 
• Atlanta, GA 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Concept and develop big ideas for websites, and digital marketing products, such as social media posts, banner ads, presentations, and videos
• Direct and execute illustrations, photo shoots and video shoots, with in-house and external production staff
• Maintain a sharp focus on visual craft and attention to detail
• Lead projects with autonomy, driving art direction, design, and conceptual ideas from start to finish
• Create work that both adheres to and expresses the client’s brand
• Present concepts clearly and persuasively, building consensus within the team and with clients
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, developers, strategists, and product managers within a cross-functional team
• Take initiative and lead projects independently, demonstrating proactive problem-solving
• Actively participate in brainstorming and ideation
• Manage and direct freelancers
• Act as a mentor to junior creatives and share ideas and best practices with peers across the organization
• Actively collaborate with project teams using project management software

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

BFA in Graphic Design or related degree

Experience:

5-7 years in a design related field; agency experience preferred

Skills:

• Experience in digital design and web design. Digital product and application design a plus.
• Ability to construct lo-fidelity digital wireframes, and turn wireframes into fully realized digital creative
• Experience directing photo and video shoots
• Basic proficiency in motion animation design
• An understanding and knowledge of the interactive design process, video/photo shoot process (including the three-bid process) and necessary steps for managing creative with outside vendors
• Ability to leverage digital design systems. Design system management a plus.
• Ability to present work and articulate 'the strategic why' behind the creative solutions
• Ability to self-manage time and meet expected deadlines, completing work on time and within the hours allocated
• Proficient in: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the CMS systems and workflow tools
• Knowledge of the print production process
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervision

ABOUT PACE

Pace is a leading integrated marketing agency & digital storytelling powerhouse. We specialize in brand storytelling and deliver results by continually creating better customer and employee experiences for our clients. We connect the dots across an integrated marketing ecosystem using our six key service areas: strategy, creative, media, social, technology, and analytics.

We Create With Heart. We believe everyone is part of creating something wonderful every day. We lead with purpose and empathy. We cultivate a sense of belonging and celebrate diversity in both mind and experience. And we succeed through collaboration. At Pace, everyone has a seat at the table, and unique perspectives are welcomed. Everyone’s voice carries the same tenor, and inclusivity is in our DNA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The salary for this position will range from $55,400 - $72,000 ($74,790-$97,200 for NYC and surrounding areas) depending on experience, education, geographical location, and other factors.
• A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits. We even have a Life Balanced Account where you can get reimbursed for things like groceries or a haircut (yes, really!)
• PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service
• Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP
• Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers games, SWARM games, food trucks, and more!
• Check out full details on our benefits at our website: https://www.paceco.com/culture/benefits/

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Pace we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace, so if you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we urge you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have available.

Pace is an equal employment opportunity employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Pace does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, race, sex, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, marital status, disability status, military or veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes.

Salary : $55,400 - $72,000