Interactive Art Director
Job Summary
This position is responsible for concepting, setting art and design direction, planning and executing unique and original interactive creative projects.
This position reports to the Creative Director.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Attributes
• Passion for digital arts and a solid understanding of design (typography, color theory, composition,animation, motion, storytelling, etc.)
• Fresh thinker who embraces challenges as well as new methods of thinking
• An attitude that can inspire and mentor other designers, as well as communicate concepts, strategies and critiques in a team environment
and bring their designs to a whole new level
• Strong communication skills in support of promoting the aesthetic direction of the assigned project
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and DreamWeaver (After Effect, 3D, and Apple Final Cut Studio a plus)
among others
• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash Action-Script (JavaScript and PHP a plus)
• Demonstrate understanding of Internet design issues – browser usability, cross-platform compatibility, fonts, color, quick loading of images, email, SEO techniques, etc.
• Excellent understanding of web standards
• Creative problem solving
• Displays a positive attitude, sets high standards of performance for oneself, and demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work
• Assumes additional responsibility without being asked
• Attention to detail
• Clear understanding of marketing strategies and concepts
• Desire and ability to deliver top-notch quality projects on time and within budget
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be self motivated
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for, but not limited to:
• Creating innovative, original design and development solutions that accurately reflect client strategies and objectives
• Conceptualizing practical uses for new technologies
• Providing concept development and final designed applications and design pieces for digital projects that are on strategy and on budget, using the latest and most effective design and development software and authoring tools
• Working on look & feel exploration, conceptual and visual development, setting art and design direction, and developing front-end solutions from concept to completion
• Interacting with clients to establish good professional relationships and effectively presenting and selling creative work
• Maintaining a positive creative design culture
• Assisting the Creative Director and Production Manager in ensuring creative deadlines are met
• Resolving design, UI, and navigational issues that may arise during design, development and integration of digital projects
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