CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Art

Are you a highly skilled and visionary Creative Director with expertise in art and design? AMP Agency, a leading advertising agency, is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our talented team. As the Creative Director, Art/Design, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our agency's creative direction, driving innovative solutions, and delivering outstanding visual experiences. If you possess a keen eye for detail, experience with global integrated campaigns, accessibility design, and a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic creative direction and guidance to art directors, graphic designers, and other team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that nurtures creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop the skills of team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters to ensure the highest quality of written content across campaigns and projects.
• Provide guidance and feedback on copy, ensuring it aligns with brand guidelines, client objectives, and overall creative vision.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop breakthrough creative concepts for integrated campaigns.
• Push the boundaries of design and copy, ensuring visually stunning and impactful executions with engaging and persuasive messaging.
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality standards in all design and written deliverables.
• Ensure seamless project execution, adhering to timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Conduct rigorous quality assurance (QA) checks to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accessibility guidelines.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, integrating them into design and written processes and outputs.
• Actively participate in client meetings, effectively presenting and articulating design and copy concepts.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, understanding their brand guidelines, strategic objectives, and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate closely with account managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction and project success.
• Set high standards for creative quality, innovation, and accessibility, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring the team to explore new design techniques and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
• Conduct regular accessibility audits, providing guidance and expertise to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in a creative agency or in-house environment, with a strong focus on art and design.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing global integrated campaigns across various mediums.
• Expert knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
• Proficiency in design software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to delivering accurate and error-free design work.
• Experience and knowledge of accessibility design principles and guidelines.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• A passion for staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in design and accessibility.

The salary range for this role is $160,000-$175,000.

About AMP Agency

AMP Agency is a full-service, integrated marketing agency with offices in Boston, New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. We're a team of creative minds, digital strategists, social and behavioral scientists and media experts that focus on creating contextually relevant consumer engagements across digital and physical brand experiences. We employ an "Insights Inspired, Results Driven" approach to design end-to-end marketing solutions for the brands with which we partner.

AMP Agency is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. AMP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. AMP Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. We prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.