Art Director Assistant jobs in Durham, NC

The right candidate will have experience working closely with copywriters, photographers, directors, editors and production teams. You should be highly organized, deadline driven, client loving, coworker supporting and motivated to collaborate across agency departments. Video editing and motion graphic skills will be considered a great plus. Experience with consumer brands in tech, western, outdoor, travel and tourism, and the pet industry would be amazing.

Please provide a link to your online portfolio where conceptual thinking and proficiency in graphic design and art direction are demonstrated across all channels.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with creative, account, client and production teams to concept and execute original and effective marketing campaigns for traditional and social media
• Develop creative strategies focused on innovative and results driven solutions
• Develop logos, websites, collateral, social and advertising ideas
• Develop storyboards, shoot books and brand style guides
• Oversee TV/film production, web development and printing
• Present ideas and strategies with excitement and clarity, both internally and to clients
• Develop strategic ideas and help craft the agency’s approach in new business efforts
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, pivot to client feedback, while still delivering effective creative solutions

Requirements:

• Digital portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and creative strategy, with examples of design and art direction across advertising, including video, print, social and web
• Five-plus years of experience (creative agency experience strongly preferred)
• Four-year degree in art, communications, marketing or advertising preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Google slides, docs and drive
• Experience directing photo and video production, video editing and motion graphic design
• Advanced knowledge of print and digital production, banner design and UX design
• Strong leadership, collaborative problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Be a good person and a fun-to-work-with kinda co-worker