Associate Creative Director, Art Director Job at Avature in Austin

IBM Blue Studio is responsible for the sophistication and strategic evolution and expression of the IBM brand and sub-brands across every experience and encounter, internally and externally. We represent and support all IBM businesses horizontally and vertically. Our work crosses nearly every category of output: research and strategy, communications and content development, symbology and systems, digital and physical experiences, tools and training. Our goal is to maintain modernity, tangibility and understanding of the IBM brand in the world.

Your role and responsibilities

An Associate Creative Director, Art Director within the Studio serves as a creative leader for IBM. As part of the Studio, the ACD will develop and execute innovative creative concepts. With a clear passion and expertise in art direction, this individual will inspire others through their creativity, strategic thinking, and work ethic. This Associate Creative Director will be paired with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter that will also sit in the Austin, TX office. Together the team will be tasked with owning the day-to-day responsibilities from the conceptual stage through execution.

1. Be a strong advocate for creative excellence.
2. Be a strategic thinker.
3. Create innovative concepts that are directly tied back to the creative brief.
4. Be comfortable presenting ideas and projects to teammates.
5. Actively concept and present proactive ideas.
6. Hungry to make good work that pushes the brand forward.
7. Be a clear communicator and an excellent collaborator.
8. Ensure creative ideas are clearly aligned to hit the brief and the brand’s objective.
9. Generate new ideas, while keeping an eye on establishing and maintaining standards.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

1. Strong conceptual and strategic thinking.
2. Deep knowledge of digital trends, social platforms, innovation and technology.
3. Communication with stakeholders about concepts, principles, technical criteria and guidelines.
4. 7+ years design direction and creative leadership experience.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Associate Creative Director, Art Director

Date posted

13-Feb-2025

Job ID

13828

City / Township / Village

Austin

State / Province

Texas

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Design & UX

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

141,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

212,000.00

Position type

Professional

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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