Senior Designer & Art Director - Brand & Social

Our retail client is looking for a Senior Designer. The senior Designer/Art Director is part of an in-house creative team and is responsible for developing innovative and strategically driven concepts and translating them into finished creative product. Using proven talent and consistent conceptual thinking, the Senior Designer/Art Director must communicate the brand message in a uniquely fresh, memorable, and persuasive way. Responsibilities With a medium level of supervision and direction from the senior creative, partners with a copywriter and conceives and executes social media content across multiple channels, consistent with the agreed upon strategy and in accordance with the brand guidelines. Helps to develop and guide creative ideas based on input from project managers, in-house creative team and personal research. With a medium level of supervision from the senior creative, partners with brand and channel project managers, and traffic, production and studio to effectively meet project objectives, schedules, budgets, and deadlines. Under the direction of, and with approval from, the senior creative, monitor all materials through all stages of pre-production and production. Efficiently manage and complete all work on time, reporting status of projects to senior creative. compose and digitally capture product and concepts in house and on location Remains current on industry trends. Receives guidance from the senior creative on production that applies to concept development and creative execution. Requirements 4-6 + years of related work experience and/or training or equivalent combinations of education and experience, fashion, social media platforms and best practices, photography and styling. High School degree and BFA or design degree required. Possesses a solid understanding of graphic design, photography (including ability to capture images), illustration, typography, animation and social media platforms. Proven talent and a strong design sense (proven experience in social media and digital execution). Proven ability as a problem solver and to take the initiative to solve issues. Thinks and articulates both verbally and visually when working with/without copy writers. Solid interpersonal/communication skills Proven ability to effectively present ideas to team, clients, and/or senior creative team. Intelligent thinking, demonstrating strong organizational skills and accuracy. Ability to juggle multiple projects. Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop (including.gif building), Illustrator and animation using applications such as After Effects. Must be current on industry trends and possess a vast technical design skill across all media Client Description Global retail company specializing in off-price apparel, home goods, and accessories. It focuses on delivering high-quality products at discounted prices through an ever-changing selection. The company is known for its value-driven approach, efficient supply chain, and commitment to providing a treasure-hunt shopping experience for consumers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aquent