Senior Art Director

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands. Brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity. Brands that live, experience, and connect with the audiences that they serve. Our mission is to create work that’s not only relevant to the various cultures that we are a part of, but work that also helps strengthen our communities, while reinventing the consumer experience to create change that really matters.

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.We are a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists; made up of people from all backgrounds and cultures working together to harness creativity, culture and innovation to drive value for our clients while having fun doing it. A place where we value our people above anything else, where we embrace free thinking and the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from it.POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Art Director is an experienced specialist responsible for the conception, design and execution on complex projects with minimum supervision. Senior Art Directors can generate and sell big ideas and/or campaigns with the use of advanced design and presentation skills.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Concept big ideas.Partner with the Copywriter to design and art direct concept ideas across all disciplines.Engage in creative thinking during brainstorming sessions and project kick-off meetings.Responsible for brand’s visual direction and development of all required assets for any media.Present campaigns to senior creatives, account services, and executive level clients with authority and conviction.Initiate and complete campaign elements without supervision.Own brand guidelines and style for assigned brand(s).Be knowledgeable about products and services specific to assigned accounts.Act as a hands-on art director.Maintain a high level of design and creative excellence as well as consistency across all brand touch points.Keep up to date with trends within branding, marketing, advertising, and client-related industries.Understand how to target certain audiences, have an audience-first mindset, and translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs.Assist in supervising the creative department to promote an inspiring atmosphere and desirable workflow.Recommend required resources and technology needed to execute assigned projects to junior staff.Show a deep sense of responsibility toward client costs and agency expenses.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Commission photographers, artists or filmmakers to work on projects.Visit and assess locations for potential shoots.Work on location.Attend meetings at production houses and with other directors.Work in editing suites to oversee the finished product.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Five to Seven (5-7) years of advertising agency experience required.Strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of projects. Award-winning projects are a plus.Strong communication skills, ability to work with teams internally and present to clients.Excellent skills in Adobe's Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Digital savvy.Flexibility, proactive working style, and accountability.Strong conceptual thinking and design abilities.High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.PACO PerksUnlimited PTO15 Paid holidaysFlex time during Christmas holidays (average 5 additional paid days off)Flex time / remote work schedules401K match up to 4%Health InsuranceDental and Vision Insurance, 100% cover employee onlyVoluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Wellness Program & Working AdvantagePhone allowanceProfessional Development AllowanceAmazing PACO office space in the Ukrainian Village neighborhoodDogs (or whatever animal is your pet, except tigers) at workPACO outings, movie days, lunches, happy hours, and volunteer days (PACommunity)We close shop at 2pm on Fridays

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