Design / Art Direction Jobs

Onward Search is hiring a Graphic Designer/Production Artist on a contract basis for a national client with offices just south of Charlotte. Notes: W2 contract, 6-months with potential to extend and/or convert to a full time employee Remote during COVID Summary: We are seeking a Graphic Designer to work in-house creating engaging, impactful designs that are strategic and assist in advancing our client's marketing goals. Experience working on corporate designs is key. This role will be responsible for concepts into designs and production for everything from print collateral to advertising, event materials, corporate presentations, digital content and more. The ideal candidate has corporate design experience, is creative, passionate about design, has a sharp eye for detail and values strategic thinking. Position Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Creative Services Manager, develop visuals for print and digital channels Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects, including concept development, layout, mock ups, photo retouching and preparing files for print; brochures, flyers, and wall graphics Adhere to all brand guidelines Prepare rough drafts to present to appropriate internal stakeholders, obtain feedback, and adjust to gain full approval Keep up-to-date on design trends, visual styles, art and technological advances Education and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related on-the job skills Ability to apply creative thinking and sound reasoning, and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Strong detail orientation and project management skills Strong visual style and thorough understanding of how typography, layout, color, images and interactivity impact design Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established standards Works with vendors Works independently; may instruct or coach other professionals Can multi-task; managing multiple projects and complex workflows simultaneously Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign* and Microsoft Office Collaborative, upbeat work ethic where you can take ownership and have fun Years of Experience: 5-7 years minimum in agency or corporate design experience

Our client, a strategic marketing consultancy, is looking for a Graphic Designer with expertise in Mailchimp for a short-term freelance assignment. This role begins the first week of February, remotely. What you'll be doing: Updating existing email marketing designs on a quarterly basis Partner with the consultant leads to understand the brief and email content to develop catching visuals that promote viewership Ensure that all content is prioritized as required, ensuring readability and comprehension Upload all graphics you develop onto the Mailchimp site Watch analytics on campaign performance and work with the team to make any adjustments for retargeting efforts Other tasks may apply About you: 3+ years of graphic design experience, including significant email marketing experience Expertise with the Mailchimp platform Experience with and understanding of email marketing analytics and campaign performance indicators Experience with B2B and the sensibilities of that client base is helpful Understanding of how to design emails to make it through spam filters across multiple email services (Outlook, GMail, etc.) Ability to work short term spurts each quarter

Our Ad Agency client is looking for a Junior Art Director with strong experience working on CRM/Email campaigns to join the team immediately. Junior Art Director Responsibilities: Partner with copywriter to create email / CRM for customer loyalty campaigns Create content, hone strategy and design to best engage with pre-existing customers Provide design direction while being hands-on to create emails and other digital assets Contribute to the overall effectiveness of team by adding new ideas Junior Art Director Requirements: 1-3 years of relevant experience with a strong focus on designing for CRM and Email Experience partnering with a Copywriter for creative needs Must be able to work from concept / ideation through execution Portfolio showing marketing executions with a focus on CRM and email to increase consumer brand loyalty Experience working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Our client, a retail fashion company located in LA is looking to hire a Graphic Designer for a freelance to potentially full-time opportunity. The candidate should have a stellar print design portfolio showcasing lifestyle brand experience and look books. Must be able to show samples of a large breadth of work from catalog to packaging. The department functions as an in-house agency, this person would be responsible for concept to completion. The ideal profile is someone who doesn't mind working hard, is easy going and has a great attitude. Style guide or look book portfolio experience required. Requirements: Portfolio of work including extensive catalog experience, product/retail and campaign samples Strong layout and typography skills Copywriting, retouching and/or web experience a plus Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software Lifestyle brand experience 3-5+ years experience in a corporate environment Adaptable, proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure Flexible in ability to handle quick turnarounds and heavy deadlines  

Our client, a leading skincare brand, is looking for a Digital Art Director / Designer to join their team on an ongoing freelance basis. This role begins remotely as soon as possible. Candidates must be local to the NYC area. What you'll be doing: Working closely with the Art Direction, Digital Marketing and Products team to deliver best in class digital design Ideating and designing new concept directions for product launches and promotions Responsible for taking projects from initial concept direction through execution of websites/landing pages, banners, emails, logo design, etc. Lay out the UX and Wireframes for websites as mockups to be delivered to external development teams Pitch design concepts to the broader creative team, marketing groups and other key stakeholders Support Photo art direction ideas for launches Other tasks may apply Must have: 5+ years of digital graphic design experience for beauty or luxury brands Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite with a specialization in Photoshop You have a strong understanding of how Digital channels play into marketing of products You are able to tie your design back to overarching product / brand marketing campaigns You have the ability to work autonomously and problem solve as well as partnering with all necessary stakeholders You have managed outside production vendors You are deadline driven, and can handle yourself in times of high pressure You have a portfolio of your creative design work You must have your own computer for this role

Our client, an agency, is seeking an Associate Creative Director to join their team. You will report to the ECD and be responsible for: Lead tastemaker in helping to create amazing campaigns and bring them to life through visuals, design, and innovative campaign ideas Work hand-in-hand with our talented writers and strategists, artists, and award-winning production team from ideation through final delivery Prolifically create high end design frames for pitches & projects, lead for design and animation asset creation Visually conceptualizing design briefs, creating action plans, and creative team leadership Organize and brief teammates, partners, etc. on concepts and tasks Act as a creative leader amongst the team, leading in the Ideation, design, refinement, and execution of exceptional work Musts: 7-10 years experience, with preference on gaming passion or experience Proven track record of incredible design and conceptual content work with portfolio showcasing strong key art, logo development, branding, etc. Hands-on design 50% of the time Master of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects with experience leading teams who design, illustrate, animate, composite, etc. Strong conceptual mind and creative writing skills A problem solver that can approach the work with technique and efficiency Knowledge of and experience with live action, cg workflow, and motion design

Our client, a leading sports and entertainment marketing company in the NYC area, is looking for an Associate Creative Director (Art) to join their team. This role begins remotely as soon as possible. Candidates must be local to the NYC area as this will move on-site when safe to do so. What you'll be doing: Lead the creative for this brand starting with concept ideation and design for all marketing and creative assets Drive concepting for new creative ideas that can live across all platforms from marketing, ticket sales, merchandising, etc. Lead creative executions across all but not limited to, brand identity and logo development, campaigns, events, presentations, sales assets, in-person experiences, apparel and digital and social executions Oversee and mentor two direct reports in the development of creative concepts and executions based on creative briefs Work into and with the Brand & Creative lead across all creative executions from start to finish Act as the brand steward ensuring proper logo and brand standard use across all assets both internally and with partners Continuously look for opportunities to push design and creative into new territories, while not losing the core brand messaging Work with production team to capture photo assets to be used across all mediums Support a culture of collaboration and hard work Other tasks may apply About you: 7-9 years of experience working in the ad agency, marketing or design agency world Significant experience with integrated mediums including but not limited to Video, Print, Radio, OOH, Digital and Social, Interactive, Events and more Must have management experience leading designers Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, as well as, PowerPoint and Keynote Basic understanding of UX design and content strategy Your portfolio demonstrates your role in developing concepts, photography, design and execution Ability to have a strategic conversation on briefs and discuss how creative achieves objectives Must be able to accept feedback and input not as a personal attack but as a collaborative way of making the work better Must be a self-starter, always looking for the opportunity to enhance the team's work and accepts new challenges Must be highly collaborative, inviting, and not afraid of feedback

National Health Client is seeking a skilled Designer to join them for a long term project with the potential/liklihood to go perm in the Boston area. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with people with disabilities to learn how to remove barriers within our products Conduct usability studies involving people with disabilities to establish benchmarks and identify KPIs to improve products over time Ensure that every feature delivered through the Design organization encapsulates all the information needed to build an accessible experience by acting as a coach for UX UI Designers, Design Systems, UX Research, Engineering and Product Research best practices & patterns, perform competitive evaluations, build concrete solutions to problems Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify strategies and implement accessible solutions Establish and implement enterprise guidelines, best practices, and standards related to designing and maintaining our digital applications Assist in development of educational elements, focused on design needs for Content, UX / UI and Product Contribute to process refinement and provide a11y perspectives in design thinking Experience: 5+ years UX or UX Research experience Ability to be self-driven·Knowledge and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 accessibility standards and guidelines Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Affordable Care Act Section 1557 Experience with assistive technology such as ZoomText, JAWS, VoiceOver or NVDA screen reader

Onward Search is looking for an Art Director/Digital Designer. Responsible for incorporating best design and technology practices and providing cohesive support of overall creative strategies. Skills and Competencies: Evidence of leadership skills Adobe CS3 Photoshop and Illustrator Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent proofreading and production management skills Web design experience - Preferred Dreamweaver, Flash and HTML Java Script, Intermediate Acrobat, Basic Action Script and Advanced Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS - Preferred Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the development of creative materials from conception through production Participates in creative brainstorming sessions Contributes to creative marketing briefs or strategies Develops new ideas from scratch and work to evolve each initiative strategically Provides guidance and oversight on print and production needs working directly with printers and third party vendors; make recommendations to best manage print costs and vendor relationships  Works within tight deadlines and competing schedules to accomplish priorities of multiple levels Oversees quality control of the defined company branding guidelines Utilizes best practices, and metrics where possible, to provide internal clients with insight and recommendations on graphic design deliverables      

Our client, a tech company, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the team. Responsibilities: Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content Build content that achieves the established objectives and aligns to manager expectations Create exercises and activities that enhance the learning process Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc) Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure course efficacy Apply best practices in learning technologies and instructional design Work with subject matter experts to identify target audience’s training needs Maintain project documentation and course folders Must: 3-5 years experience in an instructional design role, a plus if experience has emphasis on user experience and business process training development and design Bachelor Degree Experienced in authoring tools like Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, etc. are a plus but not a requirement Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, the Google Suite/Hangouts, and Zoom Strong communicator, written and verbal