Art Director

As an Art Director at CLYDE, you’ll lead the creative direction for diverse projects, managing everything from logos and brand identities to UX/UI designs. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting compelling visuals while ensuring consistency with client objectives. You’ll collaborate with teams across disciplines and mentor junior designers, ensuring quality and innovation in everything we do.

Candidates for the Art Director role at CLYDE should have at least 6 years of professional graphic design experience, with a minimum of 2 years in an agency environment. Proficiency in design principles, UX/UI understanding, and experience with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite are essential to succeed in this role.

At CLYDE, while we offer hybrid working arrangements requiring two days in the office, we prioritize collaboration by fostering an inclusive environment. Our Art Director will work closely with various internal teams and clients to cultivate innovative ideas, making effective use of both in-person and digital communication tools to keep synergy high on projects.

As an Art Director at CLYDE, staying current with design trends is vital. Familiarity with emerging technologies, innovative use of digital mediums, and trends shaping UX/UI practices will not only keep your designs relevant but will inspire groundbreaking ideas that resonate with clients and their audiences.

In your role at CLYDE, you’ll engage in a variety of creative projects spanning digital, social media, web, video, and print. This diverse portfolio allows for artistic freedom and the opportunity to challenge conventional design boundaries, ensuring a dynamic workload that varies from client to client.

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