Our top insurance client’s brand creative team is seeking a dedicated, energetic, conceptual Art Director who is capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced in-house design environment.

The Associate Art Director will be responsible for creating innovative solutions for the brand through sponsorship events, campaigns and social. This candidate must possess a sophisticated aesthetic sense that works across multiple digital and print media, a dedication to innovation and a love for the convergence of design and technology. Our ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that combines strong concepts and usability with an engaging storytelling experience. Reporting to the Creative Director, this candidate will design a wide variety of projects.

What you’ll do:

* Collaborate with Strategy, Writers, Project Managers, Production, UX and Development to conceptualize, design and refine Brand projects including experiential, digital and campaigns.
* Stay up to date on industry trends and new technologies.
* Embrace a continuous improvement mindset, applying learnings from past programs to ongoing work.
* Leverage industry best practices for creation of materials.
* Be our Brand Ambassador.
* Share accountability for the success of the work product as measured by program KPIs.

What you’ll bring:

* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia/Motion Graphics/3D or related discipline from an accredited college or university required.
* 1-5 years of digital and print design experience.
* Ability to develop strategically-based conceptual ideas and execute against them to create innovative digital/multimedia solutions in a highly collaborative environment.
* Understanding of best practices in motion graphics, 3D, web design, email and user interface/information architecture conventions, brand identity and print/advertising design.
* Superb information design abilities.
* Strong problem solving skills and communication skills: excellent verbal and writing skills.
* Impressive portfolio demonstrating concept work across a range of platforms.
* Understanding of the latest design trends, an interest in exploring and pushing creative boundaries and the ability to think about design beyond the screen and print.
* Ability to balance great design with short deadlines.
* Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with writers, developers, planners, strategists, other team members and business partners.
* A positive approach is essential.
* Knowledge/experience with regulated industries.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $49.26 to $54.74 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive