Art Director I US

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES    

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Communication Arts, Advertising Art or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a design-related occupation. For print, graphic design and production or photo art direction. For digital: e-commerce design, interactive art direction, site architecture, functionality solutions, interactive animation, and site concept.

1. Must have advanced knowledge of the following software applications:  Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and working knowledge of other Adobe products such as Bridge and XD is preferred. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

2. Must have expert knowledge of layout, graphic design, art direction, and working knowledge of mechanical art, and print production.

3. Must have advanced knowledge of basic digital UX and UI design principles and have experience developing creative for various digital platforms such as responsive design platforms, E-Catalogs, Websites, Aps, and Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.  

4. Must maintain awareness of the latest trends and technologies involved in creative art preparation for print and digital.

5. Requires basic troubleshooting skills for computer software/hardware problems that may occur, including applications, printers, networking, etc. Must organize, prioritize, and carry out multiple assignments without direct supervision.

6. Excellent project management skills in order to direct a number of creative projects simultaneously. Must be able to complete projects within budget and approved time frames.

7. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in order to interact and partner with creative partners, vendors and management.