About the role
- The Associate Art Director will help to develop designs, layouts, and concepts that strengthen brand awareness in all agency projects.
- Works with a copy partner to develop unique ideas and concepts in response to creative briefs.
- You will support the senior creative staff and assist teammates while taking direction.
What you'll do
- Independently conceptualize, develop and design content based on strategic direction
- Work with senior art staff and copywriters to develop concept and layout for client, in-house, and new business projects
- Work with in-house art department/studio as well as outside suppliers for completion of comps
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
- Work with all necessary departments to achieve results, communicating status updates to ensure maximum workflow efficiencies
- Possess strong time management skills and is highly organized
- Maintain accurate timesheets that are completed by required deadlines
About you
- Bachelorβs Degree required in graphic design, communication design, or art direction
- Entry-level experience in design and/or art direction (2+ years design experience, agency setting preferred)
- Initiative & willingness to learn quickly
- Able to function in a fast-paced environment
- Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficiency in Sketch
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
- Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- A digital portfolio of creative samples is required. Pharmaceutical marketing samples preferred
- Comfortable working under pressure within tight deadlines
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
