Lead Art Director
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Job Title: Lead Art Director
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $39 - $42.hr. W2
Duration 2 Months
Introduction
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Art Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to deliver innovative and brand-aligned solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
3 years of experience in designing for internal communications
3 years of design experience in a professional setting
3 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)
1 year of experience in photo editing
1 year of experience in simple animation (GIFs)
Proficient in Google Suite, including Themebuilder and Content slides using Google Slides, and understanding Google Drive Sharing
Comfortable working in a corporate environment and able to work quickly under tight deadlines
A strong portfolio showcasing experience in a variety of mediums, strong skills in user experience, branding, infographic creation, page layout, iconography, and color usage
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/military experience
Experience in corporate design, agency, or graphic design firm
1 year of experience in Figma, LumApps CMS, Adobe After Effects/Animate, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, LucidChart, Jira
Some illustration/drawing and digital photography experience
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Partner with communications strategists, chiefs of staff, and business leaders
Collaborate with creative directors, other designers, and multimedia specialists
Own design end-to-end through the creative process, working autonomously from concept to delivery
Challenge assumptions to create solid, brand-aligned design solutions with strategic rationale
Deliver fresh creative solutions that push mindsets and cut through the noise
Present concepts compellingly, tailoring approach to stakeholders of varying seniority levels
Clarify and appropriately challenge feedback to apply it as intended
Ensure consistency of material, meeting brand guidelines and quality standards
Deliver a range of assets across integrated channels and formats
Proactively identify process opportunities and offer solutions
Manage multiple deadlines, investing time where it matters
- Location:
- Chicago
- Job Type:
- FullTime