Senior Art Director

At 500 Degrees we keep our consumers hungry for more We create immersive retail experiences that build lasting connections every step on the path to purchase Whether its merchandising in store signage OOH or digital marketing our creative approach will drive action and inspire loyalty We move quick with a fire under our feet We are looking for a Senior Art Director to join the team in our Columbus Ohio office As a Senior Art Director at 500 you will play a key role in the visual concepts and development of merchandising marketing and promotional communications in support of our big brand industry leading clients The ideal candidate thinks conceptually takes direction and defend their work while bringing contagious energy and maintaining consistency of the artYou understand that killing ideas is just as important as developing the concept finishing projects that engage people and make them react What Youll Do Provide art direction and thought leadership; Conceptualize and oversee the development of visual elements that convey the desired message and meet client objectivesOversee and actively work on multiple projects at once ensuring deadlines are met and the creative vision is maintained throughout the projectRegularly research and recognize market trends customer centric design and the competitive landscape Present creative concepts to clients with confidence and clarity effectively communicating the design decisions and addressing client feedbackUtilize client creative briefs to develop new design concepts and strategies; expected to look beyond the brief when necessary to independently problem solveEnsure brand consistency across all design deliverables adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining agency quality standardsUtilize strategic insights to inform creative concepts and translate into visual designCollaborate and communicate design concepts with the internal creative team to build a culture of innovation excellence and accountability Review all assigned key project deliverables and all creative briefs to ensure expectations and timelines are metDevelop creative ideas concepts campaigns and insights that will drive exceptional work and exceed client expectationsProvide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the creative team fostering a positive and collaborative team environmentExecute design work as neededWhat Youll Need Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Arts or a related field preferred; andor equivalent work experience6 years of experience within a designadvertisingmarketing agency environmentAdvanced knowledge of Adobe CS and Keynote youll be creating presentations QSRfood photography experience Ability to persuade and influence conversations and project directionDemonstrated and applied understanding of customer mindset and path to purchase across multiple channels Must have a portfolio of projects across print and digital Must possess a mastery of typography color shape and design Knowledge of the production process including proofing Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong presentation skillsMust have direct client facing experience Exceptional attention to detail Ability to multi task and move quickly if needed Animation motion graphic or video creation skills are nice to haveIllustration skills are an added bonus 500 is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state federal and local regulations