Art Director

An Art Director has a proven track record as a senior-level creative team member, with a strong design acumen to develop, implement, and maintain brand integrity throughout integrated campaign deliverables for clients and Stream Companies.

An Art Director is a strong leader, able to communicate and manage workflow & deadlines, keep teammates close, encourage, and collaborate. An Art Director fosters a team environment where all graphic designers work together to produce the best product on time and communicate effectively with other members of their creative team.

An Art Director must possess a passion for creating his/her best work and leading a team to do the same. This person will be a self-starter that thrives in an agile environment and leads with a can-do attitude. The Art Director has a keen eye for design, detail, and is always looking to level-up creative.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the Creative Director with artwork support for client strategy planning/presentations
• Develop and oversee the execution of appealing graphics and effective creative across a broad range of mediums, including digital, email, direct mail, print, etc.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with the clients’ brands and expectations
• Directly oversee members of the creative team
• Mentor and train new and current team members
• Conduct 1-on-1s
• Provide constructive feedback for projects and performance
• Take disciplinary action when needed
• Assign projects to team members and work with team and other departments (AMs, ACD, CD, etc.) to clarify requests, troubleshoot, and keep projects moving forward through the appropriate channels.
• Conduct daily team standups, set priority expectations, and ensure follow-through
• Serve as a resource for the team, stay informed of current design & manufacturer campaigns and goals, and assist in the coordination of necessary graphics across multiple pieces
• Troubleshoot and work cross-departmentally to generate new ideas or approaches for Stream products or marketing strategies for client
• Understanding of all Stream Companies product offerings that require accompanying design deliverables and participates in development of new technologies or offerings.
• Stay informed of current client and manufacturer campaigns and assist in the coordination of necessary content across multiple pieces
• Take direction and feedback from CD, VP of Creative, and Chief Creative Officer
• Ensure all design processes are adhered to (WF, AEM, file naming, etc.)
• Proactive, solutions-first mindset
• Participate in departmental planning – structure, processes, etc.
• Identify opportunities and solutions for team efficiencies
• New hire onboarding
• Help perform the CD/ACD role in their absence (clarify requests, troubleshooting, and delegation).
• Strive for operational excellence
• Adhere to Stream’s policies and procedures like 1-hour response time, 24-hour resolution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Advertising, Design, Interactive, or related creative discipline
• 5-8+ years related work experience
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Automotive experience preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Highly proficient in integrated branding and marketing, brand development, and creative campaigns.
• Strong understanding of how a design impacts the overall audience engagement and efficacy of a campaign through the use of layout, hierarchy, and eye-catching creative.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Proficient in optimal file setup for all mediums and prepress standards for print
• Mastery of design automation with the ability to troubleshoot, audit, and maintain templates
• Highly proficient in conceptual design work.
• Strong time management, organizational & multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills regarding communicating with clients, vendors, and internal staff
• Highly proficient in presentation skills and conceptual work
• Understand the automotive industry and automotive marketing, including terminology, trends, trackers, etc.
• Strong understanding of FTC, manufacturer co-op/compliance, and state advertising laws
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines, and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently for the team and him or herself
• Can find a way to be creative and innovative in our regulated industry – strive for atypical automotive advertising concepts