Job Overview
As an Art Director at IKON, you will be pivotal in leading our creative design team, providing vision, guidance, and expertise to deliver exceptional design solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that our creative output aligns with brand objectives, meets client expectations, and sets new industry standards. Your goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Develop creative strategies for existing and potential brands.
• Supervise and mentor a team of designers, providing constructive feedback,
guidance, and opportunities for growth.
• Liaise with clients to understand project requirements, present design concepts, and address client feedback professionally and persuasively.
• Maintain a high standard of design quality and brand consistency across all projects.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate design strategies.
• Responsible for all pre-production meetings for projects including photoshoots,
video editing, broadcast, and fulfillment.
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing new design tools, methodologies, and processes.
Qualifications
• Proven experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role within a reputable agency or related industry.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing creative and innovative design solutions across
various platforms and mediums.
• Strong understanding of branding, design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate
creative concepts and ideas effectively.
• Highly organized with excellent project management and multitasking abilities.