Creative Art Director / Lead Designer - Pinnacle

Dallas, TX

About the Job

Creative Art Director / Lead Designer
Work Location – Dallas TX 75202
Positions Requested – 1
Hours per Week – 20-30
Total Hours – 6-month contract initially
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Project - Creative Director – Art

Part Time position, 20-30 hours per week
On-site in Dallas, TX (Not remote)

TOP 5 SKILLS REQUIRED

Conceptualizes, plans, produces, and/or refines a diverse range of creative ideas/concepts, specialized graphics, and/or illustrative material against a set strategic brief.
Communication skills: Owns and is accountable for assigned projects while understanding deadlines and budgets and maintaining quality of output. Pro-actively manages up with the practice leads and leadership to provide insight and feedback on project status and their work.
Knowledge of design and proficiency in design software: Adobe Creative suite, Animation, and After-Effects.
Design systems experience.
Multi-channel digital first experience.

Description: Overall Purpose: Plan, oversee, as well as develop and execute design for various print collateral materials to ensure that both strategic and creative goals are achieved at the highest possible levels.

Roles and Responsibilities

This individual will design their own projects in addition to reviewing the work of others in the department.
Work closely with Creative Director/Copy to manage and inspire teams of designers, art directors and writers.
Have a proven record of creating, directing and executing design from inception to completion.
Must be highly organized and enjoy juggling multiple projects.
Demonstrate a passion and knowledge of design, technique, practice and technology; possess a superior work ethic; computer knowledge and experience.
A Lead Designer is a primary project team member who takes ownership over design discipline-specific work on projects to help create enduring brand love through expertise and leadership.
Consistently creates complex, original design concepts, and oversees and coordinates production of deliverables.
Responsible for refining design iterations for projects. Delivers against strategic values.
Develops creative approaches in accordance with brand identity and design principles.
Balances creative excellence and brand standards with the needs of the business owner and communication objectives.
Collaborates frequently with other departments (e.g., Strategy, Insights, Project Management, Brand Management, Business Units, and Marketing) to ensure project success.
A Lead Designer begins to act as the practice expert in relationships, often cultivating a meaningful rapport of trust and credibility.
25% Conceptualizes, plans, produces and/or refines a diverse range of creative ideas/concepts, specialized graphic and/or illustrative material for team consideration against the set strategic brief.
25% Owns and is accountable for assigned projects and will manage all aspects of the assignment, team, contractors, the creative work, and presenting.
25% Owns and is accountable for assigned projects/brands and will manage all aspects of the assignment, team, the creative work, and presenting.
20% Pro-actively manages up with the practice leads and leadership to provide insight and feedback on project status and their work.
2.5% Communicates effectively verbally as well as visually, presenting design rationale during internal/external presentations/critiques.
2.5% Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills while leading and is accountable for a variety of assigned projects and multiple teams while understanding deadlines and budgets and maintaining quality of output.

Education/Experience

BFA/BS (or equivalent experience) in design.
Minimum of 3-7 years of related experience in design.
Technical and software skills related to discipline.
Ability to draw or represent design thinking using the traditional design tools, including hand skills.
Thinking strategically as well as aesthetically.
Effective visual, verbal, and written communication skills.

Pay Range: $45 - $60

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

Source : Pinnacle