Creative/art director job description
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Creative/art director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in creative/art director job postings.
Sample creative/art director requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in art direction.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
- Proficient in typography, layout and color theory.
Sample required creative/art director soft skills
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects.
- Ability to motivate and lead a creative team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a creative eye.
Creative/art director job description example 1
Whole Foods Market creative/art director job description
We're seeking a leader to service and support the Amazon Fresh brand. As the Creative Director, Art Direction, you will define the overarching visual brand tone for Amazon Fresh and report to the VP of Creative and Design for Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh. You'll strategize and collaborate daily with your counterparts in Design, Copy and Packaging to create an ownable, memorable and cohesive visual aesthetic to Amazon Fresh.
To be successful in this role, this leader excels at mapping out strategic campaigns across multi-channels: physical stores, web, email, social, paid media (video, digital, traditional). You are an expert at choreographing execution- from photography, to copy and design, and you navigate the need for flexibility of visual assets across channels. Conceptual problem solving from both a visual and verbal standpoint is critical, and you partner naturally with writers.
You're an energetic leader and are motivated by bringing out the best of the team and individuals. You are a confident presenter of work and are skilled at navigating stakeholder relationships from various teams.
This role is based in Austin TX, within the Whole Foods Market corporate offices. We are a people-first company and big egos don't work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back, hard-working culture that thrives on having self-responsibility and earning trust. This is an opportunity to define the next great grocery brand, and your energy should fuel those around you.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of creatives and marketing team members from both Whole Foods Market and Amazon
* Help define the brand style guide across all digital channels and manage the templates, tools and assets for our creative teams
* Work with Art Directors and Designers to create in-store and digital campaigns
* Present work to Whole Foods Market and Amazon leadership
* Own and co-create Amazon Fresh brand guidelines with CD of Design and Copy
* Drive campaign creative concepting from digital to traditional media
* Mentor and lead creative teams to create the best work of their careers
* Oversee photo and video shoots for seasonal/promotional campaigns as well as evergreen
* Work with CDs in Design, Copy and Packaging to ensure campaign consistency and that design is optimally executed for each channel
Skills
* Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch, proficiency in Figma
* Agility and adaptability in learning new tools and design platforms
* Expert skills in directing photo and video shoots (food photography and styling a big plus)
* Excellent presentation skills
* Proven ability to impart focus by developing clear goals and priorities
* Proven ability to operate among ambiguity and fast-changing business goals
* Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and inspire collaboration and action
* Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a clear sense of priorities
Qualifications
* 6+ years of ad/design agency or in-house brand experience
* 2+years leadership experience
* A strong working knowledge of visual design, brand, user-centered experience design and the creative process
* Experience managing the creative development process along with mentoring, supervisory and team-building skills
* Strong ability to provide clear creative direction across in-store retail, interactive content, photography and video production
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
To be successful in this role, this leader excels at mapping out strategic campaigns across multi-channels: physical stores, web, email, social, paid media (video, digital, traditional). You are an expert at choreographing execution- from photography, to copy and design, and you navigate the need for flexibility of visual assets across channels. Conceptual problem solving from both a visual and verbal standpoint is critical, and you partner naturally with writers.
You're an energetic leader and are motivated by bringing out the best of the team and individuals. You are a confident presenter of work and are skilled at navigating stakeholder relationships from various teams.
This role is based in Austin TX, within the Whole Foods Market corporate offices. We are a people-first company and big egos don't work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back, hard-working culture that thrives on having self-responsibility and earning trust. This is an opportunity to define the next great grocery brand, and your energy should fuel those around you.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of creatives and marketing team members from both Whole Foods Market and Amazon
* Help define the brand style guide across all digital channels and manage the templates, tools and assets for our creative teams
* Work with Art Directors and Designers to create in-store and digital campaigns
* Present work to Whole Foods Market and Amazon leadership
* Own and co-create Amazon Fresh brand guidelines with CD of Design and Copy
* Drive campaign creative concepting from digital to traditional media
* Mentor and lead creative teams to create the best work of their careers
* Oversee photo and video shoots for seasonal/promotional campaigns as well as evergreen
* Work with CDs in Design, Copy and Packaging to ensure campaign consistency and that design is optimally executed for each channel
Skills
* Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch, proficiency in Figma
* Agility and adaptability in learning new tools and design platforms
* Expert skills in directing photo and video shoots (food photography and styling a big plus)
* Excellent presentation skills
* Proven ability to impart focus by developing clear goals and priorities
* Proven ability to operate among ambiguity and fast-changing business goals
* Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and inspire collaboration and action
* Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a clear sense of priorities
Qualifications
* 6+ years of ad/design agency or in-house brand experience
* 2+years leadership experience
* A strong working knowledge of visual design, brand, user-centered experience design and the creative process
* Experience managing the creative development process along with mentoring, supervisory and team-building skills
* Strong ability to provide clear creative direction across in-store retail, interactive content, photography and video production
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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Creative/art director job description example 2
Wpp Us Holdings Inc creative/art director job description
About Us: VMLY&R
VMLY&R is a global brand and customer experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands. But what does that mean? It means we're a creative agency that is built on the promise of collaboration and human connection. Creating connected brands isn't just what we do - it's what we're known for and who we are. We empower our clients to excel at the intersection of "brand" and "customer experience," starting with simple goals: Create work that becomes part of people's lives; promote value for our clients; and, in the best of cases, help the world.
We're committed to building a united global network of creators and thinkers, regardless of their age, race, skin color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. With over 12,000 employees across the globe, our influence is made stronger by applying our collective experiences to tell stories that not only sell products and experiences, but also guarantee positive representations of all communities.
Our unique culture is rooted in a great deal of care for you and your success. Above all else, we are committed to strengthening your experience by ensuring your inner potential continues to be discovered.
We also offer about a dozen employee resource groups (ERGs) that allow you to tap into your personal identities, interests and passions. Our ERGs celebrate ethnic diversity, life as a working parent or caregiver, neurodiversity, the LGBTQ+ community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your interests, there is no shortage of opportunities to get involved, so tap into our global network and find where you can make your ideas come to life.
Required Skills
* Proven ability to lead a creative team of art directors and copywriters.
* Great presentation skills and ability to work collaboratively with account and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience
* A bachelor's degree (or portfolio equivalent), design or writing emphasis preferred.
* Eight-plus years of top-notch design/art direction or copywriting experience in an agency setting.
* Digital experience is a must.
* Knowledge or experience utilizing Twitch and/or Discord a plus!
* Experience working with QSR clients a plus!
Our Benefits
As the world leader in communications services, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep them and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.
* Corporate gift matching program
* Paid time off for volunteering
* Paid parental leave
* Ranked No. 1 in advertising for our adoption assistance program
* Corporate discounts
* VMLY&R Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, which guides, celebrates, and promotes cultural literacy; increases employee engagement; recruits and retains a diverse workforce; and builds internal opportunities for people to learn and grow.
VMLY&R is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
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VMLY&R is a global brand and customer experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands. But what does that mean? It means we're a creative agency that is built on the promise of collaboration and human connection. Creating connected brands isn't just what we do - it's what we're known for and who we are. We empower our clients to excel at the intersection of "brand" and "customer experience," starting with simple goals: Create work that becomes part of people's lives; promote value for our clients; and, in the best of cases, help the world.
We're committed to building a united global network of creators and thinkers, regardless of their age, race, skin color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. With over 12,000 employees across the globe, our influence is made stronger by applying our collective experiences to tell stories that not only sell products and experiences, but also guarantee positive representations of all communities.
Our unique culture is rooted in a great deal of care for you and your success. Above all else, we are committed to strengthening your experience by ensuring your inner potential continues to be discovered.
We also offer about a dozen employee resource groups (ERGs) that allow you to tap into your personal identities, interests and passions. Our ERGs celebrate ethnic diversity, life as a working parent or caregiver, neurodiversity, the LGBTQ+ community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your interests, there is no shortage of opportunities to get involved, so tap into our global network and find where you can make your ideas come to life.
Required Skills
* Proven ability to lead a creative team of art directors and copywriters.
* Great presentation skills and ability to work collaboratively with account and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience
* A bachelor's degree (or portfolio equivalent), design or writing emphasis preferred.
* Eight-plus years of top-notch design/art direction or copywriting experience in an agency setting.
* Digital experience is a must.
* Knowledge or experience utilizing Twitch and/or Discord a plus!
* Experience working with QSR clients a plus!
Our Benefits
As the world leader in communications services, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep them and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.
* Corporate gift matching program
* Paid time off for volunteering
* Paid parental leave
* Ranked No. 1 in advertising for our adoption assistance program
* Corporate discounts
* VMLY&R Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, which guides, celebrates, and promotes cultural literacy; increases employee engagement; recruits and retains a diverse workforce; and builds internal opportunities for people to learn and grow.
VMLY&R is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
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Creative/art director job description example 3
Expedia Group creative/art director job description
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Creative Director (AD)
Expedia Group's Global Marketing Communications team is dedicated to developing and executing innovative and effective global marketing across our family of brands. Within this organization, the Creative team is Expedia Group's center of creative excellence, and is responsible for developing high-impact, iconic and culturally relevant creative for consumer marketing, content, and experiences across TV, OOH, social, experiential, and more. As a Creative Director, you will play a critical role in defining our creative strategy
What you'll do:
As a Creative Director, you will play a critical role in defining our creative strategy: conceiving and executing campaigns, producing creative assets, and developing ideas for how our brands' value propositions and positioning comes to life You will partner across the company-with brand strategists, product and technology professionals, producers, customer engagement specialists and more-to develop a deep understanding of our brands' needs, to leverage insights that solve strategic problems, and to evangelize for the power of great creative work to shift perception and drive results Working with external partners and agencies, as well as a global team you will help build, lead, and mentor You will do everything from conceptualizing campaigns to reviewing creative work, serving as a strong voice, educator, and leader of others Ideal candidates can work flexibly and fluidly, build trust with others, and see the big picture while keeping an eye on every detail Work across multiple travel brands at a time and able to differentiate each of their brand tones / guidelines
Who you are:
Deep experience (10+ years) as an Art Director in agency or in-house environments; experience with global lifestyle or cultural-impact brands preferred Deep craft experience in your creative field with highly developed ability to develop strategic thinking and creative concepts that result in compelling campaigns and creative work Ability to creative direct all work, whether through external agencies, freelance vendors, or internal production resources, ensuring best-in-class work is delivered on time and within budget Experience acting as brand client with large agencies and ability to direct agency work Proven ability building and leading global teams in a self-directed way Experience developing ideas and assets across all platforms and channels Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations that articulate ideas in a compelling manner to build acceptance and support Proven record of working successfully with cross-functional groups, both internally and externally, in fast-paced environments with changing direction Interested in current cultural trends An understanding of design practices Experience in leading Photo/Video/ Digital workstreams Understanding of short and long form content Liking travel is always a plus
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About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia , Hotels.com , Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo , trivago , Orbitz , Travelocity , Hotwire , Wotif , ebookers , CheapTickets , Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert , CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
© 2021 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
Expedia
is committed to
creating an inclusive
work environment with
a diverse
workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Creative Director (AD)
Expedia Group's Global Marketing Communications team is dedicated to developing and executing innovative and effective global marketing across our family of brands. Within this organization, the Creative team is Expedia Group's center of creative excellence, and is responsible for developing high-impact, iconic and culturally relevant creative for consumer marketing, content, and experiences across TV, OOH, social, experiential, and more. As a Creative Director, you will play a critical role in defining our creative strategy
What you'll do:
As a Creative Director, you will play a critical role in defining our creative strategy: conceiving and executing campaigns, producing creative assets, and developing ideas for how our brands' value propositions and positioning comes to life You will partner across the company-with brand strategists, product and technology professionals, producers, customer engagement specialists and more-to develop a deep understanding of our brands' needs, to leverage insights that solve strategic problems, and to evangelize for the power of great creative work to shift perception and drive results Working with external partners and agencies, as well as a global team you will help build, lead, and mentor You will do everything from conceptualizing campaigns to reviewing creative work, serving as a strong voice, educator, and leader of others Ideal candidates can work flexibly and fluidly, build trust with others, and see the big picture while keeping an eye on every detail Work across multiple travel brands at a time and able to differentiate each of their brand tones / guidelines
Who you are:
Deep experience (10+ years) as an Art Director in agency or in-house environments; experience with global lifestyle or cultural-impact brands preferred Deep craft experience in your creative field with highly developed ability to develop strategic thinking and creative concepts that result in compelling campaigns and creative work Ability to creative direct all work, whether through external agencies, freelance vendors, or internal production resources, ensuring best-in-class work is delivered on time and within budget Experience acting as brand client with large agencies and ability to direct agency work Proven ability building and leading global teams in a self-directed way Experience developing ideas and assets across all platforms and channels Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations that articulate ideas in a compelling manner to build acceptance and support Proven record of working successfully with cross-functional groups, both internally and externally, in fast-paced environments with changing direction Interested in current cultural trends An understanding of design practices Experience in leading Photo/Video/ Digital workstreams Understanding of short and long form content Liking travel is always a plus
#LI-DP1
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia , Hotels.com , Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo , trivago , Orbitz , Travelocity , Hotwire , Wotif , ebookers , CheapTickets , Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert , CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
© 2021 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
Expedia
is committed to
creating an inclusive
work environment with
a diverse
workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024