Critical Mass
Art Director
Critical Mass, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As a Digital Art Director, the conceptual development and execution of creative deliverables is on your shoulders-including creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies, and developing interactive design solutions. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, you champion creative concepts to clients and project teams alike. There's a line between creative expression and commercial reality-but you've got that covered. You want to keep learning, but you want leadership experience, too. Good news-you'll have mentorship from a Creative Director to help you grow, and you'll lead a team of designers, copywriters, information architects, content analysts, audio designers, and production specialists to excellence. Most importantly, you are driven by a passion for design and visual communication.
You will:
Develop concepts and communicate ideas.Balance strategic development with client business objectives.Direct and delegate to core creative services disciplines.Directly contribute to project design and development including creating storyboards and initial graphic concepts, conceive functional design solutions, create site grids and interface demos, and provide QA of all creative deliverables.Mentor and coach teams through project development and performance management.Build relationships with clients, partner agencies, photographers, model agencies, and other vendors.Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department.Lead and partner with designers, production artists, writers, content analysts, planners, and Information Architects.Participate in strategic brainstorming, concept development, creative brief development, and creative execution.You have:
Strong digital design portfolio.Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists, and writers.Experience meeting clients and presenting your work.Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution.An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.A proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines.Knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop, and Illustrator.Understanding of the strengths and limitations of After Effects, QuickTime, and Final Cut Pro.Efficient organizational skills and a motivated dedication to the creative team.Eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.Leadership abilities to foster learning and excellence among team members.Illustration skills in both electronic and traditional media.What We Offer:
Global maternity and parental leaveCompetitive benefits packagesVacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex daysAccess to online services for families and new parentsExtensive winter holiday office closuresSummer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groupsInternal learning and development programsEnterprise-wide employee discounts
We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.
Salary Range
$80,000-$90,000 USD
Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.
The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.
If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoidIf Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.htmlIf U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx
You will:
Develop concepts and communicate ideas.Balance strategic development with client business objectives.Direct and delegate to core creative services disciplines.Directly contribute to project design and development including creating storyboards and initial graphic concepts, conceive functional design solutions, create site grids and interface demos, and provide QA of all creative deliverables.Mentor and coach teams through project development and performance management.Build relationships with clients, partner agencies, photographers, model agencies, and other vendors.Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department.Lead and partner with designers, production artists, writers, content analysts, planners, and Information Architects.Participate in strategic brainstorming, concept development, creative brief development, and creative execution.You have:
Strong digital design portfolio.Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists, and writers.Experience meeting clients and presenting your work.Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution.An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.A proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines.Knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop, and Illustrator.Understanding of the strengths and limitations of After Effects, QuickTime, and Final Cut Pro.Efficient organizational skills and a motivated dedication to the creative team.Eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.Leadership abilities to foster learning and excellence among team members.Illustration skills in both electronic and traditional media.What We Offer:
Global maternity and parental leaveCompetitive benefits packagesVacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex daysAccess to online services for families and new parentsExtensive winter holiday office closuresSummer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groupsInternal learning and development programsEnterprise-wide employee discounts
We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.
Salary Range
$80,000-$90,000 USD
Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.
The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.
If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoidIf Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.htmlIf U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx