Crawford Group is hiring: Art Director - Media Events (NY-Based) in New York

Crawford Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is seeking an Art Director - Media Events to join our client's team in New York, NY. The desired Art Director is a self-starting, hands-on conceptual designer who will bring original ideas and a fresh, stylish approach to each project. Someone who takes ownership of their projects and can drive them from start to finish. Oversee guidelines, style guides, toolkit development for region. Experience working on live events experiences and marketing campaigns are what we are in search of. Portfolios of design work to demonstrate this experience are to be included with applications of interest! About Crawford Group. We are revolutionizing how marketing gets done! Crawford Group provides expert marketing, digital, creative, events, and communications talent solutions for marketers. Our customers want flexibility in their workforce solutions and need experts with the skills and capabilities to deliver on revenue and pipeline growth through marketing activities. At Crawford Group we believe in developing collaborative customer relationships to create the best talent solution for their marketing organization's needs. Responsibilities: Oversee guidelines, style guides, toolkit development for region Uphold overall BLE brand architecture and development Uphold consistency of visual ID Own the development of net new identities or large refreshes Use a high level communication skills with the ability to receive and interpret complex creative briefs, present ideas creatively and effectively Proof tactical execution for Senior Designers/Design Team Sign off on final assets, both digital and physical (material samples) Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in a similar role within a company or agency BA/BS degree required. Candidates with a degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Visual, Fine or Commercial Arts, Art Design or related field preferred Thorough understanding of print and collateral design and production processes and interactive communications and delivery systems as well as industry best practices required Strong understanding of client communication Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong operating knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Manage Figma, ADOBE CS, creative workflow alongside PMs (sharing brand assets with external vendors) Working knowledge of Asana and Google Drive is a plus Knowledge of print production and digital prepress processes desired Strong track record both as an individual contributor and as a key member of a team A flair for delivering visual concepts in the context of defined strategies and copy approaches Industrial and environmental design experience, knowledge of motion graphics and interaction design, skills in art direction and experience directing shoots, are all a plus Experience with Asana is a plus A strong sense of style, excellent skills in typography, photography, and video A 360-degree integrated mindset to create and rollout multi-channel campaigns in partnership with copywriting resources and other art directors globally Experience in the design and art direction of large-scale branding efforts, cohesive campaigns, and content marketing Experience working within a defined but dynamic visual/brand system Strong digital design skills and experience working on digital marketing, website development, mobile web, mobile apps, and micro content An understanding of current digital design and UX/UI best practices Comfort in working closely with developers and printers in seeing complicated jobs through production Experience working in a global organization is a plus A portfolio and website examples that demonstrate comprehensive understanding of type, photography, digital, and color management Experience with working on in-person experiential events and marketing campaigns to promote and generate audience engagement leading up to the event Location: New York, NY (In office a minimum of 4 days per 5 day work week.) Duration: 9 month contract Rate: $57/hour, W-2 Non-Exempt consultant of Crawford Group; benefits available if eligible (Our hourly ranges are determined based on skills, experience and location) Committed to Diversity. We believe in approaching every interaction with honor, respect, and positive intent. Building diverse teams that foster creativity, innovative thinking, and opportunity for all. Ultimately, we know that our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us all forward every day.