Art Director  

What does Slide Genius do?

Slidegenius is the premier global Presentation Design Agency with over 100+ employees. Our team of designers provides presentation design solutions to over 3,000 clients including Adidas, Reebok, Facebook, Blizzard, Delta Airlines, NASCAR, JP Morgan, and many more. We work with clients both big and small, providing us with new and exciting projects every day. In addition to PowerPoint, we offer a wide array of print services.

What the heck is an Art Director for Presentation Design?

Art Directors at SlideGenius are responsible for guiding execution on project requests as well as leading a team of Presentation Designers. They have phenomenal attention to detail and a love for design principles. Their expertise is in design overall, but their experience in designing presentations in PowerPoint is unmatched. They guide not only designers but our clients toward the most ideal output for their use case. The role acts as an interface between project management and the design team, making sure we have everything we need from the client in order to execute their request effectively. Art Directors report to one of our Creative Directors, of whom they rely on for overall client strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients directly and indirectly as a creative lead.
• Brainstorm, suggest, critique, and demonstrate design and layout concepts that adhere to SlideGenius design standards and client expectations.
• Explain client feedback and edits accurately and completely.
• Comply with the client and/or internal branding guidelines.
• Translate client instructions into design direction.
• Proof and approve deliverables to be sent to clients.
• Assist in discovery tasks such as quotes, calls, conversations, etc…
• Guide and mentor designers.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Update internal time and project management software accurately.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Meet KPI goals.
• Actively participate in daily scrum.
• Monitor project workload, schedule, and status in real-time.

*This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended at any time, where a reasonable amendment to your responsibilities is required. You will be expected to undertake those duties as required for the successful completion of your job.

What kind of projects would I be working on?

Our client base ranges anywhere from mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 companies. You will have the opportunity to work on them all and if a designer catches wind of a specific project that they want to be a part of, we make sure that they are involved!

What is the office culture like?

Each SlideGenius office has its own fun and unique culture, developed by the diverse teams of designers and managers that work there. At the root of each office environment lies the foundational culture that was grown at our headquarters in San Diego. Here in Bacolod City, we reflect that description in our office environment. Covering Asia hours and then some, the Asia office culture mirrors the collaborative foundations from our San Diego HQ to bring 24-hour coverage to SG Interactive. This has grown an environment of next-level collaboration—a unique mix between independent space, colleagues within and across departments always willing to jump in and lend a hand, and an overall no-fuss can-do attitude. We strongly support each person's personal time, leading us to work hard and work well together so that when you go home, you can really go home. We enjoy all types of music, corny jokes, and a whole flurry of other interests brought about by each new person who joins the team.

Am I going to be able to grow with this company?

We take great pride in cultivating growth for our designers. We offer a structured and transparent path for each member of the team. You will know where you stand at all times and your manager will highlight exactly what needs to be done in order for you to get to the place you want to be. In addition to offering growth within a given department, we also allow for inter-departmental growth if you show an aptitude in another area. And the growth doesn’t stop there, as the company itself is growing at an amazing rate, providing new and exciting opportunities for our team every day!

Okay, so… What's the catch?

The catch is that you have to bring your A-game. We expect our designers to bring positive, creative energy into the office every day. That way we can face any challenge that gets thrown our way, knowing that we will be able to lean on each other for support.

Where do I sign up?

If you think this position is a good fit for you and that you are a good fit for us, we would love for you to send in the following for us to review:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Link to portfolio (digital or download)
• Monthly/Salary request based on a 40 hour work week

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be willing to work in graveyard shift and may be transitioned to any shift
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Exceptional understanding of basic design principles.
• Experience producing a variety of collateral for various audiences and industries.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in effectively managing projects.
• Experience in effectively managing a team.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Experience delegating, art directing, and providing feedback to other designers.
• Experience creating and maintaining brand guidelines.
• Ability to adapt and design for various industries.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize between multiple different tasks.
• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team.
• Must be committed to professional development and teambuilding.
• Must be enthusiastic and innovative with a positive attitude.
• Professional and positive approach
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and facilitative
• Effective communicator at all levels both written and verbal
• Strong organizational ability and ability to multitask
• Experience within an agency environment is strongly desired

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, related to Graphic Design.
• 3-5 years of graphic design experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience designing presentations in PowerPoint.
• Experience leading multiple projects and/or teams of designers.