Junior Art Director

Junior Art DirectorGet closer to your agency.We are collaborators and communicators who build brands and partnerships. Balancing a big agency mindset with the intimacy of a smaller firm, we prioritize long-term results while fostering a creative environment where good people thrive. While we take pride in our work, our greatest accomplishment is our ability to attract and retain talented and friendly individuals, shaping our reputation as an inclusive and supportive workplace. As one of Pittsburgh's most awarded agencies, we remain committed to excellence, driven by our status as an employee-owned and operated business.Get closer to your role.The Junior Art Director strives for creative excellence by supporting project goals and objectives while meeting deadlines and budgets. They deliver high-quality creative across various media, solve problems efficiently, and communicate effectively. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, they refine ideas, provide hands-on design, and review work-in-progress under the supervision of the Creative Director and other team members.Get closer to your responsibilities.Seeks out ways to improve their craft to grow in their career and add value to the teamConsults with senior members of the team on project schedules, estimates, and innovative solutions to solve client marketing and communication challengesCommunicates effectively with creative team members and resolves conflicts diplomaticallyDevelops and executes work through completion to ensure all creative aligns with agreed-upon objectivesParticipates in the creation of visual assets, utilizing experience in graphic design principles, typography, photography, and all forms of visual storytellingProvides hands-on production that maintains creative integrity and ensures work is on time and on budgetOffers critical support to the team through design assistance, stock research, ad resizing, etc.Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency; proven ability to work autonomously or as part of a team on multiple projects at any given timeStays abreast of cultural events, emerging technologies, creative best practices, relevant campaigns, and industry trendsFosters the GH culture and environment where team members are heard and respectedManages vendor relationships in a way that upholds GH valuesActs as a brand ambassador for GH, representing our creative capabilities and values in client meetings, industry events, and marketing initiativesExperience, skills, knowledge.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and other relevant design softwareFamiliarity with AI programs and their use in design (Keynote, Word, Figma a plus)2-5 years relevant experienceDemonstrable graphic design skills with a portfolio of advertising workTakes direction well and incorporates feedbackStrong communication and presentation skills