Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Team One C.O.R.E. Values
C = COLLABORATIVE
We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
O = OPTIMISM
Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
R = RESULTS-DRIVEN
Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
E = ENTREPRENEURIAL
Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Passionately strives to move the agency creative agenda forward. Works closely with Copywriter partner, when applicable, to develop ideas for all forms of communication. Must be a strong visual thinker and creative excellence is essential. Conceptual strategy and creative implementation should be at an award-winning level. Must have a dedication, persistence and passion for relevant, groundbreaking ideas. Must be proactive, collaborative, organized and an excellent communicator.
An Art Director Fundamentally Is:
Passionate: Doesn’t pursue this position simply to have a job. Must have a deep passion to express themselves and solve problems
Skilled: Knows the best solution for creating the most powerful ideas changes with each new project. Seeks a mastery of the tools and tech required to express an idea in variety of mediums
Challenging: Live in the realm of possibility and takes notice of what’s missing.
She/he Acts and Works In The Following Ways:
Resilient: Can bounce back from disappointment and come back even stronger with a greater idea
Collaborative: Works within and across other departments. Understands that “We” can be more powerful than “Me.”
And Has The Potential To Become:
Persuasive / A Great Pitcher: Understands that a great idea represents only 50% of their job. Selling it to both internally and to the client is the other 50%
Results Oriented: Create work that is not only creatively interesting but gets noticed and is talked about. Can translate complex business problems into simple inspirational solutions that build business.
Day to Day:
Experience: Demonstrable experience in generating ideas at an award-winning level. Current knowledge of all relevant software is required. A broad understanding of the online landscape is critical, as is a practical knowledge of executing work in the space. Portfolio or reel must include work on a luxury brand or previous automotive experience and must be verifiable.
Education: College degree is preferred, however competency is evaluated based on body of work.
Skills and Abilities: Able to develop on-strategy and fresh conceptual ideas and design that surpass conventional advertising industry standards. Must have strong communication skills both with client presentations and internally with teammates. Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and schedules. Ability to work directly with the client as well as other disciplines within the agency. Strong visual and design skills are required.
Collaborates with Others: Works directly with their Copywriter partner, other Creatives, Account Group, Strategic Planning, and Broadcast or Digital Producers.
Directing Others: Directs Art Studio, Project Managers, Producers, and Photographers.
Supervision Received: Supervised by Executive Creative Director(s) who will review their work on an ongoing basis. It is also expected that the Art Director determine and initiate non-scheduled input and dialog with Creative Director.
Pace of Work: Fast paced environment. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. It is also expected that the Art Director participate in determining and weighing their workload against the creative standards of the agency.
Scope: Every project is different and offers a new set of challenges. Position demands that new avenues are used to solve problems in an innovative way while at the same time remaining true to each client’s brand identity and each project’s strategic objective.
Impact: As in the case in any advertising agency, our creative output is our product. The impact of this position becomes an important one in that it facilitates the creative process. The impact of this position on the Lexus dealer business is also very great as materials must be accurate and delivered on time.
Working Conditions: Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment. All employees are expected to support Team One’s commitment to providing a respectful & safe workplace. There may be times when lifting up to 25lbs. is required. Overtime, including evenings and/ or weekend work- may be required. There may be occasion to travel. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and acceptable manner during working hours and all work-related events, including but not limited to, holiday parties, off-sites, client meetings/events, shoot locations, etc.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
As an employee of Team One, a division of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, you are expected to be aware of and adhere to all Publicis Groupe Policies, in addition to Team One and Saatchi & Saatchi policies. All Publicis Groupe policies supersede other policies except for when in conflict with California State Law.