Freelance Art Director

Post Date: 11/05/2009
Department: Creative - All
Location: Atlanta
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Razorfish is one of the largest interactive agencies in the world and currently has more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices in seven countries (Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) focusing exclusively on digital marketing and technology. Each office is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the digital future.

We are seeking a freelance Art Director in our Atlanta office.

 

The Art Director is responsible for concept development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing advertising/marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director (or ACD), the Art Director will work with and lead the creative team of designers, copywriters and other production specialists (Flash animators, audio designers, etc). Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to work with the team to successfully translate concepts to visual expression.

 

• Developing and communicating industry-leading creative concepts
• Balancing strategic development with client business objectives
• Directing and delegating to project creative team and outside vendors and/or specialists
• Directly contributing to project design and development
• Creating comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables when required
• Providing quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Mentoring and coaching team members through project development and performance management
• Building and maintaining relationship with clients, partner agencies, photographers, production companies, talent agencies and other vendors
• Contribute to the development of the Studio's culture and quality standards
•  Foster a Studio environment that is on-brand: Collaborative, Trusted, Insightful, Innovative, Ingenious, Memorable, Pioneering, Agile, Driven, Passionate, Diverse, Analytical

 

• Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education, 4+ years design and interactive work experience
• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
• Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to think and respond quickly maintaining attention to detail
• Expert mastery of all the latest design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software programs -- Mac OS, Photoshop and Illustrator, other
• Mastery of visual content creation, including planning and executing shoots for video and still photography
• Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
• Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web
• Passionate for design and creative problem solving
• Motivation, decisiveness, organizational skills, efficiency and dedication
• Love of collaboration across disciplines with team members at all levels

 

 

This is a freelance opportunity.