Position: Art Director
Division: Finance Group
Company Description
Society Awards is the premier designer and manufacturer of awards and objects of art for the most renowned and prestigious artists, brands and organizations. Our clients include: Golden Globes, MTV, Dancing with the Stars, The Voice, Billboard, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and many more. We believe in a luxury experience for our clients, with approachable service backed by unmatched expertise and the drive to push creative and manufacturing boundaries. We know that when the product carries the Society Awards name that means it's the best. From concept to final creation, packaging, logistics, we make the magic happen.
We are searching for an experienced art director to take the helm of our art department in the Finance Group division, guiding an extremely talented team of designers who are known for exceptional creativity. The ideal art director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We are looking for an experienced manager, who can inspire and be inspired by others to take our creative efforts to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with any audience. This role will also require excellent organizational skills and discipline.
Objectives of this Role
- Manage the art department by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff
- Establish art department standards for organization, productivity, quality, and client service
- Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations
- Collaborate with marketing and sales divisions in creating marketing plans, aligning team priorities with business objectives to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget
- Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team to implement
- Analyze market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape, and track campaign performance
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Work with a team of artists while understanding and voice for the company, helming a creative audit to elevate our innovation
- Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, content websites, social media, and other marketing materials
- Develop creative briefs based on ideas established in brainstorming sessions with direction, schedules, and expected deliverables for the creative team
- Perform as an individual contributor as well as delegate projects to in-house designers and oversee briefs
- Obtain team approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests
- Present or oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fine art, graphic design, or similar discipline
- 8+ years as a professional graphic designer with 4+ years of experience in management role
- Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Maya
- Exceptional capability with typography, layout, and prototyping
- Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent
- Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objective
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
Office Location: Atherton Mill, Charlotte NC
Hybrid Work Setup
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Charlotte, NC 28203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
