Art Director (Mid-Sr Level)

The BLITZ Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will work with and lead a collaborative team of designers, copywriters, information architects, content analysts, audio designers and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.

The BLITZ Art Director is a visionary creative force that leads design teams in shaping customer experiences in all current and emerging interactive media.


Qualifications:

• Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education, 2+ years design and interactive work experience;
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence;
• Well-developed communication skills;
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members;
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines;
• Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web;
• Committed to the profession of visual communication;
• Passionate for design and creative problem solving;
• Leadership abilities to foster learning and excellence among team members;
• Demonstrated track record in a client-service environment;
• Excellent design presentation and persuasion skills;
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget;
• Intimate knowledge of information design, including the topology of information for the web, and user interface issues, including browser/platform constraints;
• Strong understanding of information design;
• Thorough knowledge of PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, Quark, Flash and HTML;
• Understanding of the strengths and limitations of Flash, After Effects, QuickTime, Director, ImageReady, Final Cut Pro;
• Solid understanding of DHTML, CSS, XML/XSL;
• Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion;
• Positive, constructive and is accountable for their actions;
• Able to focus while under pressure.

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