Career Opportunity: Art Director – Remote Locations (Multiple)
Creating Results, a growing full-service strategic marketing and sales agency in Woodbridge, VA, is currently seeking a full-time, execution-minded Art Director to work closely with the Director of Creative Services, Operations and other departments to provide creative inspiration and deliver engaging content for the agency and our clients. Creating Results works with clients who serve mature consumers, with focus in senior living and 55+ real estate. The boutique size of the agency requires this position to lead the department as well as produce creative assets for clients.
Creating Results’ culture is very team-oriented, results-driven, and client-focused. This is an exciting and dynamic position for a creative soul with a passion for branding, design and leadership who enjoys helping companies achieve their business goals (the agency’s and clients’) as part of a collaborative and experienced team of marketing and creative professionals.
WHAT YOU WILL MAINLY DO
You will partner with the Director of Creative Services, account leads and other internal team members, to develop and present creative concepts as well as produce creative ad files and assets as needed. You will deliver engaging content that meets or exceeds the expectations of our clients without putting timelines or budgets in jeopardy. This position also manages vendor partners to execute and ensure the quality of creative products. You are able to execute creative projects accurately and efficiently without sacrificing creativity and will use these skills to:
- Create and execute brand-aligned design solutions across multiple channels for print and digital advertising, collateral, direct mail, displays/signage, email marketing, websites, landing pages, blogs, etc.
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications to execute creative designs
- Drive and inspire creative ideation through brainstorming, creative concepting in collaboration with team members, leveraging outside expertise when needed
- Collaborate with the Director of Creative Services and act as a resource for developing fresh solutions for creative campaign platforms and various integrated marketing tactics
- Work collaboratively with copywriters to produce cohesive, engaging design and content that aligns with strategic objectives
- Present and substantiate creative work to internal teams and clients while openly listening to feedback and offering alternative solutions without ego
- Ensure visual communications and brand standards are met
- Manage photo and video shoots for clients including storyboarding, hiring and scheduling of photographers and models, and onsite/remote art direction
- When required, travel to remote locations for client meetings and assignments
- Manage and mentor designers and copywriters in the creative department
- Assist in identifying, hiring and directing freelance designers, photographers, videographers and other design partners
- Manage outside vendors (printers, sign fabricators, designers, copywriters, photographers, web developers)
- Provide timely and accurate cost estimates and production timelines for outside vendor projects being managed and ensure accurate invoicing documentation
- Partner with Account Services and Strategy & Planning to ensure creative briefs are inspiring, actionable, and crafted to achieve desired results
- Provide creative input and cost estimates in the scoping process for creative projects
- Support CR Sales and Marketing efforts for new business development and outreach
- Stay abreast of and share evolving and emerging trends in design, technology and the senior living industry
- Achieve or exceed billable hours target while keeping projects at or under budget allotted
- Timely project completion including meeting all deadlines
WHO YOU ARE
Creating Results truly values each one of our employees. Team members tend to find the culture so inviting and the development opportunities so intriguing that they stay for the long term. (Our average tenure is 8 years.) For these reasons, Creating Results carefully seeks the ideal candidate for each new hire position.
The minimum criteria for the Art Director opportunity are as follows:
- Bachelor of art or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, or related degree
- 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer or art director in an agency or in-house design department
- Previous experience designing for senior living or 55+ clients or marketing agency a plus
- A portfolio showcasing a wide range of design work, including collateral, advertising, direct mail, digital media, email, web, and video
- High skill level working in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, others as needed), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, others as needed) and other applications/tools for print/digital and presentation design
- Experience with creative tools such as Canva, Creatopy and Unbounce a plus
- Experience working in email marketing applications such as Constant Contact, MailChimp a plus
- Experience working in marketing automation platforms such as SharpSpring, HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, etc. a plus
- Knowledge of website CMS/landing page software (WordPress, DNN, Unbounce, etc.)
- Knowledge of website development and management (Basic HTML, CSS, WordPress, DNN, etc.)
- Attention to detail and ability to give and take direction well
- Creative problem solver
- Able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Organized with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize workload
- Able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment both independently and as a team member
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
ABOUT CREATING RESULTS
Creating Results is an award-winning agency providing a fun and rewarding atmosphere for those who love solving clients’ challenges and collaborating with teammates. We work with organizations who serve baby boomers and seniors, particularly senior living communities and real estate developers, helping them grow. Throughout our over 25+-year history we have been recognized for results in marketing to mature consumers. Inc. Magazine has recognized Creating Results four times as being one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. The company culture is open, collaborative, and supportive.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
If you think you’re the right fit and are ready for a challenging and rewarding position, please submit the following to HR@creatingresults.com.
Your submission will only be considered if it contains all of the below:
- Cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate
- Resume
- Salary requirements
Creating Results is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.