We are currently partnered with a small creative advertising agency in Chicago which is looking for a Senior Art Director. This is a full-time position and is a fully on-site and 100% hands-on role. Portfolio and Resume are required with the application. Please provide relevant campaign work on the portfolio that was used/pitched to the client. This is a client-facing role working with a very cross-collaborative team. Portfolios containing spec work will be rejected. Description:Requirements:<ul><li>Develop concepts that reflect the strategy & fit the brand</li><li>Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple platforms.</li><li>Experience in product-based marketing.</li><li>Experience working with 3D artists and 3D product animation.</li><li>Strong Design and Copywriting skills</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of branding and design principles.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard design and production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Present work with passion and a point of view to senior creative personnel and clients</li><li>Remain current on industry trends and technology, uncovering new ways to incorporate emerging and new media formats into campaigns</li><li>Ensure that ideas are executed on time</li><li>Manage workload and timeline to meet deadlines</li><li>Work with a project management system and other collaboration tools</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or a relevant field</li><li>5-8+ years of experience as an art director, preferably in an agency or in-house creative department</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications</li><li>Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles</li><li>Functional knowledge of typography, layout and design principles</li><li>Knowledge of current trends, pop culture, current and past design themes</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of client category, business, and objectives, and a clear understanding of key strategic issues impacting client’s business</li><li>Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; responds to comments, suggestions and criticisms in a constructive manner while maintaining the integrity of the creative idea; influences and/or persuades key stakeholders when necessary</li><li>Strong presentation skills; presents creative work, clearly explaining the assignment, creative strategy, creative idea and how it accomplishes the client’s objectives</li><li>Current knowledge and understanding of where and how people interact with media, including at home, on the go, while shopping, mobile, broadcast, print, event, etc.</li><li>Collaborates well with others, demonstrated by partnering with account, strategy, and creative teams to successfully deliver work to clients</li><li>Anticipates potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicates concerns, and develops solutions</li></ul>
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Senior Art Director

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs. Description:Requirements:<ul><li>Develop concepts that reflect the strategy & fit the brand</li><li>Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple platforms.</li><li>Experience in product-based marketing.</li><li>Experience working with 3D artists and 3D product animation.</li><li>Strong Design and Copywriting skills</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of branding and design principles.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard design and production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Present work with passion and a point of view to senior creative personnel and clients</li><li>Remain current on industry trends and technology, uncovering new ways to incorporate emerging and new media formats into campaigns</li><li>Ensure that ideas are executed on time</li><li>Manage workload and timeline to meet deadlines</li><li>Work with a project management system and other collaboration tools</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or relevant field</li><li>8+ years of experience as an art director, preferably in an agency or in-house creative department</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications</li><li>Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles</li><li>Functional knowledge of typography, layout and design principles</li><li>Knowledge of current trends, pop culture, current and past design themes</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of client category, business, and objectives, and a clear understanding of key strategic issues impacting client’s business</li><li>Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; responds to comments, suggestions and criticisms in a constructive manner while maintaining the integrity of the creative idea; influences and/or persuades key stakeholders when necessary</li><li>Strong presentation skills; presents creative work, clearly explaining the assignment, creative strategy, creative idea and how it accomplishes the client’s objectives</li><li>Current knowledge and understanding of where and how people interact with media, including at home, on the go, while shopping, mobile, broadcast, print, event, etc.</li><li>Collaborates well with others, demonstrated by partnering with account, strategy, and creative teams to successfully deliver work to clients</li><li>Anticipates potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicates concerns, and develops solutions</li></ul>
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Job Description: As a Creative Director at you will be responsible for developing creative, relevant, innovative, and practical creative concepts. We are looking for a Creative Powerhouse who can lead the design & copy teams; but who can also do the work. Responsibilities:• Lead and inspire a team of creative professionals, providing guidance and mentorship.• Proficient designer adept at pitching ideas in a client-facing context, showcasing skills in deck building, copywriting, asset creation, and design.• Develop and implement innovative and engaging creative concepts for a diverse range of clients and projects.• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.• Oversee the entire creative process, from concept development to final production and post-production.• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, implementing their feedback and ensuring their satisfaction. Requirements:• Must be willing to work in-office M-F.• MUST have agency experience. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative direction, advertising, or a related field.• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns.• Production experience.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.• A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of branding and design principles.• Proficiency in industry-standard design and production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suiteor Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.• Experience working with sports team in-game activations and creative.• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media platforms.
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Creative Director (Agency)

We are currently partnered with a global audiobook and podcast company that is looking for a Talent Coordinator - Casting & Talent. This role starts as a 9-month contract with the potential to extend and is hybrid in Newark, New Jersey. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Book travel (cars, flights, hotels) for celebrity talent participating in press days, events, festivals, recordings and other appearances</li><li>Negotiate and book hair, makeup, and styling for celebrity talent when participating in any of the above.</li><li>Invoicing for travel and glam</li><li>Create talent itineraries (and create itinerary templates for long term use)</li><li>Develop and maintain VIP lists for invitations to Audible events, openings, etc.</li><li>Data entry and maintenance for long-term talent tracking (offers, fees, number of days, reps, promo obligations)</li><li>Create and maintain a glam database (names, reps, fees)</li><li>Track celebrity travel costs</li><li>Track fulfillment of celebrity promo commitments to ensure that what was negotiated in the deal is executed by talent (social media posts, press interviews, quotes, etc.) and also retroactively track what commitments were negotiated in the deal but not leveraged by internal teams</li><li>Support the creation of guidelines and parameters for talent attendance and participation at events (e.g. caps for glam/travel budgets, guidance on what we will or won’t cover, including number of additional talent guests considered, etc.)</li></ul>
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Celebrity Casting & Talent Coordinator

The Day to Day: <ul><li> Lead and inspire a team of creative professionals, providing guidance and mentorship.</li></ul>• Proficient designer adept at pitching ideas in a client-facing context, showcasing skills in deck building, copywriting, asset creation, and design.• Develop and implement innovative and engaging creative concepts for a diverse range of clients and projects.• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.• Oversee the entire creative process, from concept development to final production and post-production.• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, implementing their feedback and ensuring their satisfaction.• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
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Creative Director

Job Description: As a Creative Director at our advertising agency, you will be responsible for developing creative, relevant, innovative, and practical creative concepts. We are looking for a Creative Powerhouse who can lead the design & copy teams; but who can also do the work. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:• Do the work; Doesn’t need an entire team to execute a project.• Lead and inspire a team of creative professionals, providing guidance and mentorship.• Proficient designer adept at pitching ideas in a client-facing context, showcasing skills in deck building, copywriting, asset creation, and design.• Develop and implement innovative and engaging creative concepts for a diverse range of clients and projects.• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.• Oversee the entire creative process, from concept development to final production and post-production.• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, implementing their feedback and ensuring their satisfaction.• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge. Requirements:• Must be willing to work in-office M-F.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative direction, advertising, or a related field.• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple platforms.• Production experience.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.• A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of branding and design principles.• Proficiency in industry-standard design and production tools, such asAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office
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An agency that is known for their out of the box thinking is seeking a Sr. Art Director to join their team. Looking for someone heavily focused in broadcast work. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Concept and art direct with a strong strategic creative sense.</li><li>Craft designs to produce effective broadcast, digital, and experiential campaigns.</li><li>Work closely with all departments as a team player to ensure that the creative needs of your brands are met</li><li>Work with internal and external production partners to execute work for various mediums</li><li>Develop campaigns from start to finish that are on brand and on brief</li><li>Contribute to and participate in new business pitches</li></ul> Key Qualifications:<ul><li>Four-year degree is required.</li><li>4-6+ years of agency or marketing experience</li><li>Strong skill set in conceptualizing, brainstorming, illustration/design, and collaboration to create strategically focused campaigns</li><li>The ability to understand, absorb, and execute on the direction and constructive criticism</li><li>Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator</li><li>Experience coming up with strong creative platforms</li></ul>
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We're currently partnered with an advertising company and we're seeking a Senior Art Director to join their team. You will be responsible for leading the visual aspects of their projects across digital, social, and print campaigns. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life and ensuring the delivery of visually stunning and effective campaigns. **This is a 5 days/week onsite position located in Chicago, Illinois**This is a contract-to-hire position**Must have agency experience Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Conceptualization and Design: Develop and execute innovative and visually compelling design concepts for digital, social, and print campaigns.</li><li>Campaign Development: Oversee the end-to-end creative process for campaigns, from initial concept to final execution.</li><li>Digital and Social Expertise: Stay abreast of industry trends and digital and social media design best practices.</li><li>Client Collaboration: Engage with clients to understand their goals, provide creative insights, and present design concepts.</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in an agency environment</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience as an Art Director, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital, social, and print campaigns.</li><li>Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and design best practices.</li></ul> Contract Rate: $50-55/Hr W2Salary Range: $80-95K
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Senior Art Director (agency)

Currently seeking a freelance Senior Art Director who has a passion for all things comestics! Senior Art Directors formulate concepts and can lead creatives in executing art direction to be presented to clients. They provide ideas that inspire others and have a great range of art direction styles. Senior Art Directors bring together client needs and strategic insights to produce a breakthrough and award-worthy work. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Concept and art direct with a strong strategic creative sense.</li><li>Craft designs to produce effective broadcast, digital, and experiential campaigns.</li><li>Work closely with all departments as a team player to ensure that the creative needs of your brands are met</li><li>Work with internal and external production partners to execute work for various mediums</li><li>Deliver internal presentations to senior creatives and/or clients</li><li>Develop campaigns from start to finish that are on brand and on brief</li><li>Contribute to and participate in new business pitches</li><li>Mentor junior creative talent</li><li>Find creative opportunities where possible even if they haven't been assigned.</li></ul> Key Qualifications:<ul><li>Four-year degree is required.</li><li>4-6+ years of agency or marketing experience</li><li>Strong skill set in conceptualizing, brainstorming, illustration/design, and collaboration to create strategically focused campaigns</li><li>The ability to understand, absorb, and execute on the direction and constructive criticism</li><li>Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator</li><li>Solid understanding of photography, illustration, typography, and editing</li><li>Experience coming up with strong creative platforms</li><li>Experience managing creative presentation decks</li></ul>
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Synergy Interactive

Key Requirements:<ul><li>Agency experience, ideally 7 years of experience</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator)</li><li>Experience in building slide decks and creative pitch development</li><li>Client-facing skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong work ethic, positive attitude, personable, and friendly</li><li>Ability to communicate well and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams</li></ul> Location Requirements:<ul><li>Must be living either in the city of Chicago or close as possible; 5x on-site work but traditional hours M-F.</li><li> </li></ul>Trial Period:<ul><li>The candidate will freelance for 2-4 weeks as a test run to assess cultural fit and workload compatibility. Conversion to full-time may happen as soon as 2 weeks but no later than Jan 2024.</li></ul>Industry Restrictions:<ul><li>No candidates with a background or work in commercial, TV, film, broadcast.</li></ul>
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Senior Art Director in IL by Synergy Interactive

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