Art Director - Management Concepts

Art Director

Position Overview

Join our small-but-mighty Marketing Team as our Art Director, where creativity meets leadership at the vibrant intersection of design and brand strategy. Collaborating closely with the Director of Brand Creative and our dynamic Marketing Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping new marketing materials and initiatives. Leading a talented trio of graphic designers, you'll dive deep into daily production while steering collaborative efforts to elevate the Management Concepts brand. We seek a visionary who embraces the hands-on aspects of creative and administrative work, offers insightful artistic direction, excels in the digital realm, and possesses the innovative flair to infuse our brand with vitality and distinction.

This is a hybrid role. We would prefer that our candidates be local to the Washington DC Metro area, as we come into the office once a week – and occasionally more. We will consider candidates from outside the DC Metro – with the understanding that office attendance once a quarter is mandatory.

Position Details

In the dynamic role of Art Director, you'll lead a trio of graphic designers, steering innovative projects and daily design endeavors with flair and precision. Your mission: to nurture their creative prowess and professional growth, transforming visions into captivating design solutions for physical and online assets that resonate across our organization. You'll be one of the architects of our visual identity, crafting new brand guidelines, supporting our Learning Development team on product look and feel, and ensuring our image remains pristine in all arenas.

Your collaborative genius will shine as you partner with digital, events, and content teams, creating marketing and advertising magic. When projects demand, your leadership extends to managing freelance talent, ensuring our vision and standards are impeccably maintained. Your strategic mind will also lead the charge in selecting and optimizing creative tools and platforms, streamlining our processes for peak efficiency.

Organization is your forte, overseeing the systematic arrangement and enhancement of our creative assets. Your ability to craft compelling narratives will be instrumental in developing presentations and templates that inspire and inform our corporate and senior leadership. Upholding our company's ethos, security protocols, and safety standards, you'll represent us with professionalism in every interaction and communication. Embracing a variety of responsibilities as they arise, you're ready to propel our brand forward under the guidance of your manager.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·       Manages a team of three graphic designers to develop both innovative and creative design solutions for the organization, as well as daily “churn and burn” work responsibilities

·       Trains and develops those designers to be their best professional selves via the cultivation of their creative talent and professional development

·       Advances our brand identity through the development of new visual brand guidelines.

·       Acts as the visual brand police regarding both internal and external materials (brand ambassador)

·       Collaborates closely with the digital, events, and content teams to deliver impactful marketing and advertising.

·       Manages and guides freelance resources when applicable

·       Participates in the selection process, migration, management and optimization of creative platform solutions such as DAM, project management software/tool etc.

·       Maintains, develops and improves creative file organization and standards

·       Develops corporate and senior leadership presentations and templates

·       Adheres to company cultural, security, and safety standards

·       Represents the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications

·       Completes all other duties as assigned by Manager

Position Standards

·       Team Player

·       High Energy

·       Attention to Detail

·       Ability to Multitask and Prioritize

·       Positive Attitude and Pleasant Demeanor

·       Strong Communications skills

·       Strong Managerial Skills

·       The Ability to be Both “Artist” and “Painter”

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Position Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably with a focus/major in Graphic Design, Communication, Marketing, Design and/or related field)

·       10+ years of design experience rooted in graphic design and art direction

·       5+ years in a leading or having a highly impactful design role in either an agency or corporate setting

·       Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite is required, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

·       Exposure to video tools and content creation platforms desirable but not required

·       Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and leadership skills

·       Outstanding creative judgment and familiarity developing advertising and marketing creative in all forms of media

·       An ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically

·       Excellent organizational, management and written/oral communication skills

·       The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, perform under pressure and pay close attention to detail while staying focused on the big picture

·       This position is hybrid -- one day a week in our Tyson’s Corner office (depending on your location) and other days as occasionally required

About Us

Since 1973, Management Concepts transformed training and workforce development, uplifting federal, state, and local government entities with the solutions they need to untangle complexities and address challenges. Our comprehensive approach to federal workforce development ensures learners, teams, and entire organizations can fully harness our benefits to drive their success.