Art Director

An Art Director has a proven track record as a senior-level creative team member, with a strong design acumen to develop, implement, and maintain brand integrity throughout integrated campaign deliverables for clients and Stream Companies.

An Art Director is a strong leader, able to communicate and manage workflow & deadlines, keep teammates close, encourage, and collaborate. An Art Director fosters a team environment where all graphic designers work together to produce the best product on time and communicate effectively with other members of their creative team.   

An Art Director must possess a passion for creating his/her best work and leading a team to do the same. This person will be a self-starter who thrives in an agile environment and leads with a can-do attitude. The Art Director has a keen eye for design and detail, and is always looking to level up creative.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the Creative Director with artwork support for client strategy planning/presentations

• Develop and oversee the execution of appealing graphics and effective creative across a broad range of mediums, including digital, email, direct mail, print, etc.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with the clients’ brands and expectations

• Directly oversee members of the creative team

• Mentor and train new and current team members

• Conduct 1-on-1s

• Provide constructive feedback for projects and performance

• Take disciplinary action when needed

• Assign projects to team members and work with the team and other departments (AMs, ACD, CD, etc.) to clarify requests, troubleshoot, and keep projects moving forward through the appropriate channels.

• Conduct daily team standups, set priority expectations, and ensure follow-through

• Serve as a resource for the team, stay informed of current design & manufacturer campaigns and goals, and assist in the coordination of necessary graphics across multiple pieces

• Troubleshoot and work cross-departmentally to generate new ideas or approaches for Stream products or marketing strategies for clients

• Understanding of all Stream Companies' product offerings that require accompanying design deliverables and participates in development of new technologies or offerings.

• Stay informed of current client and manufacturer campaigns and assist in the coordination of necessary content across multiple pieces

• Take direction and feedback from CD, VP of Creative, and Chief Creative Officer

• Ensure all design processes are adhered to (WF, AEM, file naming, etc.)

• Proactive, solutions-first mindset

• Participate in departmental planning – structure, processes, etc.

• Identify opportunities and solutions for team efficiencies

• New hire onboarding

• Help perform the CD/ACD role in their absence (clarify requests, troubleshooting, and delegation).

• Strive for operational excellence

• Adhere to Stream’s policies and procedures, such as a 1-hour response time and 24-hour resolution

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Advertising, Design, Interactive, or related creative discipline

• 5-8+ years related work experience

• Prior supervisory experience preferred

• Automotive experience preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Highly proficient in integrated branding and marketing, brand development, and creative campaigns.

• Strong understanding of how a design impacts the overall audience engagement and efficacy of a campaign through the use of layout, hierarchy, and eye-catching creative.

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

• Proficient in optimal file setup for all mediums and prepress standards for print

• Mastery of design automation with the ability to troubleshoot, audit, and maintain templates

• Highly proficient in conceptual design work.

• Strong time management, organizational & multi-tasking skills

• Strong communication skills regarding communicating with clients, vendors, and internal staff

• Highly proficient in presentation skills and conceptual work

• Understand the automotive industry and automotive marketing, including terminology, trends, trackers, etc.

• Strong understanding of FTC, manufacturer co-op/compliance, and state advertising laws

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines, and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently for the team and himself or herself

• Can find a way to be creative and innovative in our regulated industry – strive for atypical automotive advertising concepts