Freelance Senior Art Director

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Onward Search is hiring a Freelance Senior Art Director for an international Agency for 3 months+, on-site opportunity in Austin, TX.

If the outside the Austin Area, must be willing to travel to Austin office Tuesday-Thursday each week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements
Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs
Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences
Create visual prototypes or screens
Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
Contribute to the development of the creative team's culture and quality standards
Direct contribution to project design and development
Delegation of day-to-day responsibilities to other designers, art directors, writers and interactive developers
Educate other team members, not exclusive to the creative team, through project development and performance management
Present succinct ideas on the team’s behalf to the client

Requirements:

6-7 years of industry experience
Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education
Heavy digital campaign and social experience, preferably with luxury brands
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must
A solid knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs: Mac OS, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.
A solid understanding of online and offline production
Passion for design and eagerness to mentor and elevate with other creative people
Self-motivated, organized and accountable
Experience leading a team of designers, art directors, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members and client
Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
A solid understanding of Informational architecture practices
Worked in a large group environment of 10+
Some travel may be required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent military experience

Employer Details:

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The client is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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