Art Director

Job Title: Art DirectorClient Location: Lincolnshire, IL (hybrid)Salary/Pay Rate: $45 - $50 / hrHours: Full-timeDuration: 3 Months with Potential to ExtendJob DescriptionOur office supply client is looking for an Art Director to work in their in-house creative agency• Must be able to be on-site 2-3 days per week in Lincolnshire, ILThe Art Director must possess a sophisticated aesthetic sense that works across multiple digital and print media, a dedication to innovation and a love for the convergence of design and technology. The ideal candidate is smart, extremely detailed and one who collaborates well with various creative team members, as well other agency disciplines to oversee design projects from start to finish. They will have a portfolio of work that combines strong concepts and executions across a wide range of media. This role will require a self-starter who can take the reins, understand the growing brand and help shepherd and push the creative.You will be able to take on independent direction while giving guidance on design and copy across many types of platforms and media. Working on complex asks, you’ll use your deep understanding of our business to collaborate with the entire project team – creatives, account services and business partners. You’ll also personally create work that strengthens our brand and helps develop relationships with customers.You will direct and/or produce a whole range of collateral and communications such as company-wide branding campaigns with a focus on digital media, email, video and web. You’ll be counted on to recognize opportunities to innovate and recommend new tools and content, always helping push us forward.Must possess the ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice between mentoring, executing work and attending meetings. Initiative, ownership and professionalism go a long way here, followed closely by humor and caring.Primary duties and responsibies• Build an understanding of the Quill brand and lead the delivery of the brand standards through a variety of creative delivery• Collaborate with internal partners to gain insights that drive successful cretive• Guide creative concepts, including providing direction on copy and design, from development through to final approval• Support team at creative reviews with Agency leadership and business partners• Constantly look for ways to be more efficient across your team and the agency• Work alongside other managers to ensure great creative and a collaborative environment• Develop and high standard for creative excellence and work with the creative team on keeping that standard• Understands marketing, digital, and media industry trends/developments and uses this knowledge to leverage ideasCreative Development and Execution• Minimum of 10 years working in design: As an agency designer, Art Director and/or Design Director for in-house operations• Along with a creative partner, design/write and execute work that communicates our brand in an engaging, persuasive way• Present and sell work to Agency leadership and business partnersRequirements, Skills, Experience & Education Requirements• Successful ability to build relationships and forge alliances that drive exceptional creative results• Typography and Motion design a plus• Proven ability to work with different agencies and departments.Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising, graphic design, creative production or similar field• Ability to communicate concepts and ideas to others through written, illustrated and verbal means, particularly design staff across disciplines• Must have industry-specific knowledge: familiarity with agency terminology, processes, and emerging/relevant technology and social/media channels