Interactive Art Director

Department: Creative

 

Empathy Lab, an interactive agency in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking an Interactive Art Director for a full-time opportunity. The Art Director is responsible for concept development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing advertising/marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will work with and lead the creative team of designers, copywriters and other production specialists (Flash animators, audio designers, etc). Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to work with the team to successfully translate concepts to visual expression.

The ideal candidate will be a design superstar with 5 years of experience in a digital strategy role with a strong creative background at a digital agency as well as formal design training with strong visual design, interaction design and typographical skills. Experience of working with consumer brands, lifestyle, cosmetic or entertainment experience would be a plus! An in-depth understanding of HTML and the capabilities of Web browsers is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and communicate industry-leading creative concept
  • Balance strategic development with client business objectives
  • Direct and delegate to project creative team and outside vendors and/or specialists
  • Contribute directly to project design and development
  • Create comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables when required
  • Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
  • Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management
  • Build and maintain relationship with clients, partner agencies, photographers, production companies, talent agencies and other vendors
  • Contribute to the development of the Studio's culture and quality standards
  • Foster a Studio environment that is on-brand: Collaboration, Trust, Insight, Innovation, Ingenious, Memory, Agility, Drive, Passion, Diversity, and Analytics

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interactive Agency Experience is a MUST!
  • Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
  • Mastery of all the latest design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software programs -- Mac OS, Photoshop and Illustrator, other
  • Mastery of visual content creation, including planning and executing shoots for video and still photography
  • Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web
  • Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team
  • Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining absolute organization
  • Ability to think and respond quickly maintaining attention to detail
  • Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
  • Passionate for design and creative problem solving
  • Motivation, decisiveness, organizational skills, efficiency and dedication
  • Love of collaboration across disciplines with team members at all levels

When applying for this position please include your resume and the URL's of some of the websites you have worked on (or just a link to your online portfolio).

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