Senior Art Director

Company: INK Communications Co.
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

YOU ARE

• Confident, thoughtful, approachable, flexible
• Adept at strategic decision-making
• Adept at constructive delegation to any team member, irrelevant of title
• Adept at giving and receiving feedback to improve client outcomes and develop professionally
• A team builder
• Generous with time and feedback
• Able to see the big picture, as well as the details
• Able to handle pressure of multiple accounts, clients, and teammates
• Dynamic and thoughtful in meetings and on calls, with an ability to change course and still deliver against tight deadlines
• A strong verbal and written communicator
• A time management and organizational guru
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at once
• Focused on the strategic nature of a project
• Detail-oriented
  
  YOU DO
  
  • Work in-line with INK's high standards
  • Anticipate team and client needs
  • Accountable for meaningful results
  • Demonstrate value of design work
  • Mentor and help to oversee junior members of the INK design team or freelancers as-needed
  • Maintain an open line of communication with design and account teams on project status
  • Organized and able to balance one-off tasks and in-depth projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines
  • Follow industry trends
  • Leads creative solutions for multiple complex projects that are aligned to client goals and objectives
  • Utilize high-level communication skills, describing rational and process to sell in creative concepts to client and internal teams
  • Manages projects from conception to presentation
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes.
    
    Requirements
    
    YOU HAVE
    
    • 5+ years of full-time communications experience, within an agency or similar setting
    • Proficient in relevant design programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
    • Proficient in After Effect and Premiere Pro with experience in motion graphics
    • Knowledge of prototyping tools such as Figma, InVision, Sketch
    • Ability and willingness to work in Microsoft programs, notably PowerPoint
    • Knowledge of social media
    • Basic understanding of web design
    • Knowledge of WordPress is a plus
    • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    • Ability to quickly understand client industries
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
    • Ability to work on multiple accounts while paying strict attention to detail
    • Ability to problem-solve, apply sound judgement, and delegate within team environment
    • Exposure or experience in project budgeting and resource management
      
      Benefits
      
      • Remote-first work environment, with option to use Austin, Denver, or local WeWork offices
      • Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays
      • Top notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance
      • Annual profit sharing
      • Twelve weeks paid parental leave
      • Monthly wellness budget of $50
      • Paid mobile phone service
      • Home office budget of $1,000; $300 to start and remaining $700 after completion of first 90 days
      • Charity stipend and quarterly volunteer days
      • Bonus programs: company performance, new business, hiring referrals, monthly and annual personal performance
      • Peer-to-peer rewards program
      • Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life

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