We are looking for an Art Director for our strategy and communications agency client.  As an Art Director, you’re adept at developing work products with little instruction or within confines. This aesthetical pro leads projects independently or with teams while targeting visual direction from the creative director. You are the creative lead of your client accounts and must have client consultation and agency experience, as they align great solutions that meet or exceed client objectives. Candidates must have agency experience, experience concepting and designing for multi-page layouts, and extensive client-facing experience. 

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development and project teams for assigned projects with little to no support
• Ensure work products meet client’s high-quality standards.
• Present designs and creative solutions to clients and partners clearly and concisely.
• Address client feedback, recalibrate creative expectations when needed, or recommend new solutions.
• Identify and act on opportunities for internal process and practice improvement.
• Client relationship development and revenue generation
• Build ongoing rapport with clients through project work.
• Contribute to proposals and pitches for new projects, in collaboration with the business development team.
• Calculate design workload and process needs for proposals and current projects.
• Support in the development of efficient processes, templates, and department improvements.
• Help train designers on new tools, techniques, or processes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience concepting and designing for multi-page layouts (typically in the form of reports).
• Experience in designing websites, branding, and other communication/engagement activations for consumers, customers, investors, and employees.
• Experience leading design discussions with and presenting work to clients.
• Proactive approach and ability to work with project managers to define appropriate scope and timelines for design work.
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively, developing unique solutions and driving them from idea to execution.
• Collaborative and team-oriented to brainstorm ideas and assess proper next steps to move work through an effective process. Yet, can build work products individually, as well.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a remote-first, fast-paced agency environment.
• Experience transforming sustainability/ESG content and infographics into engaging visuals for a variety of audiences is a nice to have

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.00 to $55.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible 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.