Art Director Job in Reston 20191, Virginia US
Position: Art Director
Location: Reston, Virginia
Duration: Full-time Direct Placement
Compensation: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Design Director and VP of Creative to ensure the highest level of quality for all creative deliverables
- Maintain communication between and within project teams using internal communication systems
- Lead the development of creative design directions and original concepts, and guide the work of other designers to ensure the direction is clearly communicated and appropriately executed
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and plan and track deadlines with account team
- Thoughtfully interpret creative brief and client goals
- Create visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
- Design and produce exceptional creative solutions, color comps and style and branding guidelines
- Facilitate client meetings and design presentations
- Develop interactive campaigns for social media, mobile and extended digital channels
- Work collaboratively with other designers, information architects, copywriters, content strategists, and account members.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Commercial Art, Graphic Design, or similar
- 6+ years designing for the web and digital channels.
- Proficiency with Mac OS-X systems
- Advanced skills with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Must be organized and highly motivated
- Strong communication and client facing skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Previous experience managing creative projects from concept through final execution
- Ability to be flexible and creative in a wide range of project types
- A strong understanding of web standards, interface design principles, responsive design accessibility and CSS
- Ability to lead a project team and help guide clients toward appropriate design solutions
- Information architecture and wireframing, in addition to Marketing and Agency experience a plus.