Jr. Art Director  

The Jr. Art Director brings project and artistic expertise to Aderize’s campaign operations. They guide a team of talented designers by providing them with creative vision while ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on spec. The Jr. Art Director also has proven communication skills and is able to provide world-class customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the on-time and on-spec delivery of ad campaigns
• Consult with clients on which Aderize products best fit their needs
• Provide creative direction to designers on campaigns and lead design efforts on major projects
• Collaborate with other Art Directors and Creative Success Managers to support high-value campaigns and balance the project workload across all teams and regions
• Ensure that all design output meets Aderize and industry standards
• Collaborate with the Product and Operations teams to craft or prototype solutions to client business needs
• Support the foundational system of the business by crafting creative templates and new product prototypes for approval and process roll-out in a timely manner
• Promote personal and team growth by continuing to learn new technologies and platforms
• Contribute to and lead efforts in knowledge management to improve team skill, performance, and productivity
• Foster a culture that encourages collaboration, experimentation, and innovation by mentoring junior creative staff

• Desired Skills & Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia, Advertising Arts, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in a designer or senior designer role
• At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing or customer-service role
• Experience in project or team management is a big plus
• Expert knowledge of design best practices and production using Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate).
• Basic editing skills using Adobe After Effects will be an advantage
• Background or prior experience in digital advertising, digital marketing, or web development is also a big plus
• Ability to stay organized under pressure and deliver at a rapid pace is a must