Job Application for Art Director at Critical Mass

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The Art Director is responsible for the conceptual development and 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 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.

You Will:

Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment
Balance strategic development, client business objectives, engineering capabilities, and cross-funtional needs
Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting), as well as directly contribute to project design and development:

Create storyboards / design concepts / wireframes / flow diagrams
Conceive functional design solutions
Create site grids and prototype flows, or specific design interactions
Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management
Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendors
Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department

You Have:

Strong design portfolio with 5+ years education, 6+ years design and interactive work experience
Experience and proven success leading teams 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
An exceptionally high bar when it comes to the evaluation and quality of the solution, craft and calibre of your team
Solid working knowledge of design tools including: Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle
Passion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, and design systems
Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders
Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design
Committed to the profession of visual communication

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $100,000 CAD

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