nearmap
Art Director
nearmap, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043
Company Description
Nearmap is unique. A global technology company with incredible people; a market-leader with energy and spirit. Nearmap was named as one of the world's 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020 by Fast Company magazine - and we are growing!
What we doWe provide easy, instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, AI datasets and integrated geospatial tools, with wide-scale coverage across the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. At the core of it, we are a location content company, a visual analytics company, and a software as a service company. Innovation is weaved into our DNA.
Job Description
As an Art Director on the NA Marketing Team at Nearmap, you are a brand champion. You will help shape the creative vision and strategy for our brand globally and lead the activation of the Nearmap brand and identity within the region. Critical to this role is ensuring cohesive and compelling visual execution across a range of touch points and to a variety of audiences. You will also be a member of the Global Brand Team, playing an important part in establishing identity systems in the continued development of the Nearmap brand.
You will report directly to the VP, NA Industry Programs, and have accountability to the Brand Team to ensure aligned and consistent execution of the corporate identity. Collaborating cross-departmentally, you oversee the creation of impactful marketing campaigns, digital content, event materials, and more to drive brand awareness, leadership and engagement. You will also be asked to support and collaborate with other international regions as needed. Your expertise will place Nearmap creative at the forefront of excellence and innovation within the industries and businesses that associate with Nearmap.
The Art Director plays an important role in establishing the value of a strong design culture at Nearmap, working with cross-functional and external partners to put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the creative lifecycle within the region from ideation to execution, shaping the project's creative vision and ensuring projects meet timelines and quality standards.Establish and champion design and production standards to ensure deliverables consistently adhere to corporate brand guidelines.Collaborate with the Marketing Team to create impactful marketing plans and strategic briefs to execute that direction. Team with content writers to deliver creative approaches and solutions around market needs.Develop visual assets for campaigns that include display ads, social media, landing pages, email templates, merchandise, event booths, and more.Partner with the Digital Team to deliver an exceptional customer experience through strong user interface design, messaging, and online tools.Lead innovation, development, and delivery of rich media interactions.Manage and collaborate with external creative resources as needed.Champion and lead a regular cadence of internal design critiques and audits to ensure creative deliverables meet a high level of brand standards.Integrate design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure innovation and productivity.Qualifications
Key Requirements
5+ years of design experience across print and digital assets (video is a plus).An excellent online portfolio showcasing visual design work, highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions. Please be sure to submit your online portfolio at the time of application.A command of visual and communication design principles.Proficiency with HTML and CSS is a plus.Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) as well as Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint).Deep branding expertise to maintain and evolve brand guidelines and ensure consistency and alignment.Ability to communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully, both verbal and written, with team members, stakeholders, and clients, both regionally and globally.Experience in project planning, including managing timelines, milestones, and resources, to successfully deliver complex projects.Understanding of content management systems (CMS), and possess expertise in digital design principles, user experience, and personalization.Excellent presentation skills to engage stakeholders, clearly communicate design concepts and ideas, and obtain feedback to foster effective collaboration and decision-making.Attributes
Collaboration: You value a positive team culture and thrive in collaborative environments, working well with others to achieve shared goals.Creativity: You possess a creative mindset and have a proven ability to think creatively, coming up with innovative design solutions that align with the Nearmap brand identity and user experience objectives.Detail: You have a keen eye for detail and are meticulous in ensuring accuracy in design elements, typography, and visual assets, ensuring high-quality deliverables.Human-Centered Design: You have a deep understanding and a genuine passion for human-centered design principles, always prioritizing intuitive, empowering, and delightful user experiences.Complex Projects: You are comfortable working on complex projects and can navigate uncertainty, adapting to changing requirements and priorities with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Additional Information
Some of our benefitsNearmap takes a holistic approach to our employees' emotional, physical and financial wellness. Our current benefits include access to the Nearmap employee share scheme, short and long-term financial incentives, flexible working options, paid volunteer days, gym and phone rebates, and lots of development opportunities including hack-a-thons and pitch-fests.
Working at NearmapWe move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.
If you can see yourself working at Nearmap and feel you have the right level of experience, we invite you to get in touch.
Watch our culture video below to find out more about what a day in the life at Nearmap looks like.
Nearmap does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Nearmap employee, location or address. Nearmap is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Nearmap is unique. A global technology company with incredible people; a market-leader with energy and spirit. Nearmap was named as one of the world's 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020 by Fast Company magazine - and we are growing!
What we doWe provide easy, instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, AI datasets and integrated geospatial tools, with wide-scale coverage across the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. At the core of it, we are a location content company, a visual analytics company, and a software as a service company. Innovation is weaved into our DNA.
Job Description
As an Art Director on the NA Marketing Team at Nearmap, you are a brand champion. You will help shape the creative vision and strategy for our brand globally and lead the activation of the Nearmap brand and identity within the region. Critical to this role is ensuring cohesive and compelling visual execution across a range of touch points and to a variety of audiences. You will also be a member of the Global Brand Team, playing an important part in establishing identity systems in the continued development of the Nearmap brand.
You will report directly to the VP, NA Industry Programs, and have accountability to the Brand Team to ensure aligned and consistent execution of the corporate identity. Collaborating cross-departmentally, you oversee the creation of impactful marketing campaigns, digital content, event materials, and more to drive brand awareness, leadership and engagement. You will also be asked to support and collaborate with other international regions as needed. Your expertise will place Nearmap creative at the forefront of excellence and innovation within the industries and businesses that associate with Nearmap.
The Art Director plays an important role in establishing the value of a strong design culture at Nearmap, working with cross-functional and external partners to put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the creative lifecycle within the region from ideation to execution, shaping the project's creative vision and ensuring projects meet timelines and quality standards.Establish and champion design and production standards to ensure deliverables consistently adhere to corporate brand guidelines.Collaborate with the Marketing Team to create impactful marketing plans and strategic briefs to execute that direction. Team with content writers to deliver creative approaches and solutions around market needs.Develop visual assets for campaigns that include display ads, social media, landing pages, email templates, merchandise, event booths, and more.Partner with the Digital Team to deliver an exceptional customer experience through strong user interface design, messaging, and online tools.Lead innovation, development, and delivery of rich media interactions.Manage and collaborate with external creative resources as needed.Champion and lead a regular cadence of internal design critiques and audits to ensure creative deliverables meet a high level of brand standards.Integrate design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure innovation and productivity.Qualifications
Key Requirements
5+ years of design experience across print and digital assets (video is a plus).An excellent online portfolio showcasing visual design work, highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions. Please be sure to submit your online portfolio at the time of application.A command of visual and communication design principles.Proficiency with HTML and CSS is a plus.Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) as well as Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint).Deep branding expertise to maintain and evolve brand guidelines and ensure consistency and alignment.Ability to communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully, both verbal and written, with team members, stakeholders, and clients, both regionally and globally.Experience in project planning, including managing timelines, milestones, and resources, to successfully deliver complex projects.Understanding of content management systems (CMS), and possess expertise in digital design principles, user experience, and personalization.Excellent presentation skills to engage stakeholders, clearly communicate design concepts and ideas, and obtain feedback to foster effective collaboration and decision-making.Attributes
Collaboration: You value a positive team culture and thrive in collaborative environments, working well with others to achieve shared goals.Creativity: You possess a creative mindset and have a proven ability to think creatively, coming up with innovative design solutions that align with the Nearmap brand identity and user experience objectives.Detail: You have a keen eye for detail and are meticulous in ensuring accuracy in design elements, typography, and visual assets, ensuring high-quality deliverables.Human-Centered Design: You have a deep understanding and a genuine passion for human-centered design principles, always prioritizing intuitive, empowering, and delightful user experiences.Complex Projects: You are comfortable working on complex projects and can navigate uncertainty, adapting to changing requirements and priorities with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Additional Information
Some of our benefitsNearmap takes a holistic approach to our employees' emotional, physical and financial wellness. Our current benefits include access to the Nearmap employee share scheme, short and long-term financial incentives, flexible working options, paid volunteer days, gym and phone rebates, and lots of development opportunities including hack-a-thons and pitch-fests.
Working at NearmapWe move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.
If you can see yourself working at Nearmap and feel you have the right level of experience, we invite you to get in touch.
Watch our culture video below to find out more about what a day in the life at Nearmap looks like.
Nearmap does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Nearmap employee, location or address. Nearmap is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.