Art Director

Best-in-Class Delivery for Identified Clients

• Develop and implement concepts, guidelines, and strategies in creative projects, overseeing them to completion.
• Understand client KPIs and produce detailed, holistic creative work.
• Build and maintain client relationships to meet service and delivery expectations.
• Regularly collaborate with regional/global counterparts for synergy in campaign strategies.

Thought Leadership

• Partner with account managers to fully understand client requirements.
• Deliver training and presentations on NNC’s creative approach for internal teams and clients.
• Provide project management, professional development, and growth opportunities for the department.
• Update executive creative leadership on project progress and key milestones.
• Offer guidance to a team of designers and creative professionals.

Account Management

• Anticipate client needs and establish internal processes to exceed expectations.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate impactful ideas.
• Confidently pitch ideas and clearly communicate creative visions to clients and team members.

Operating and Technical Excellence

• Review, revise, and approve content and presentations, providing constructive feedback.
• Monitor team efforts, analyze results, and suggest actions for future improvements.
• Oversee daily workflows, assign workloads, and manage deadlines and budgets.
• Direct multiple projects, including advertising campaigns, social media, commercial films, and 360 campaigns.

People Management

• Inspire and motivate art directors, illustrators, and copywriters to leverage their talents effectively.
• Foster a collaborative, creative environment while overseeing projects.
• Train and mentor team members to grow into accomplished professionals.

Innovation and Expertise

• Take a hands-on approach, leveraging expertise in digital platforms to ensure quality control.
• Stay updated on industry developments and recommend innovative technologies to clients.
• Meet regularly with creative teams to align on the latest trends and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 4+ years managing creative services in a direct marketing agency or similar setting.
• 5+ years in digital creative direction.
• Professional certification in visual production tools.
• Proven expertise in digital display and social media.
• Strong strategic thinking, creative, and organizational skills.
• Experience juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent client service, presentation skills, and ability to motivate teams.
• Broad knowledge of typography, color theory, design trends, and advertising.
• Experience in creative copywriting and design.
• Extensive knowledge of digital display, video, paid social, and web technologies.

Benefits At NNC, we are a team of over 60 passionate creatives united by a mission to deliver excellence. Through dynamic, impactful campaigns, we connect brands with audiences and foster collaboration to achieve greatness. What we offer:

• Competitive salary recognizing your expertise.
• Rewards and recognition for achievements.
• Flexible hours, including one work-from-home day weekly.
• Overtime policy that respects your time.
• Menstrual leave to support well-being.
• Agile work environment with cross-functional teams.
• A diverse team of colleagues from over 16 nationalities.
• Dedicated training and development budget to support your growth.

At NNC, your contributions truly matter. Join us and redefine excellence—together, every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr