Associate Art Director

(ONLY website or PDF portfolio accepted prior to interview)

Skills

• Excellent at multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to concept as well as execute ideas in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative, strategic, and self-motivated
• Have a wide range of styles and skills
• Be able to work under tight deadlines and schedules
• Team-player, collaborator, but also able to take charge when needed
• Ability to understand, interpret and expand upon existing designs to create effective solutions within those guidelines
• Advanced working knowledge of design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Ability to communicate effectively through various formats (oral, written, graphic design)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in an ad agency
• 1-2 years experience as an Art Director or Assistant Art Director in an ad agency
• BA in Design (or equivalent degree in visual arts)
• Healthcare/Medical experience preferred, but not required
• Strong consumer-oriented design portfolio

Software Requirements

• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat (expert level only)
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Dreamweaver, Go-Live, Flash and Final Cut Pro (a plus)

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and develop concepts collaboratively with the Marketing Director and project management
• Responsible for the design and layout of all client and in-house print and web materials
• Manage print and web production from concepts through development, refinement and final press production
• Coordinate the daily needs of multiple projects
• Maintain sales, print and deliverables library
• Support proposal development and sales team needs
• Prioritize client deliverables and existing projects provide timeline/project hour estimates. Forecast additional resource needs and source additional assistance when needed
• Manage printing process, budget and timeline: Will obtain multiple printer quotes, select printer, preflight all materials for press and handle proofs through approval processes. As the sole contact with the printer, duties include managing printer timelines, pricing and attending press checks when necessary
• Source and purchase stock photography
• Manage purchase of additional branded items for client deliverables and corporate programs

The Work Environment
HCG has a unique work environment. We are fast-paced because we are a service organization faced with incredible challenges to meet our clients’ needs. Our continuing success and growth is a direct result of our team’s commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, exceptional internal communications and respect and support for each other’s jobs. Ideas from all levels of employees are actively considered by top management. We value our informal atmosphere where hard work is mixed with warmth and fun. Opportunities for personal and career growth for individuals who have a strong work ethic and are team players are limitless.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k), Life Insurance, Company paid parking. For further information on our company, please visit our website at www.hcg.com in advance of your interview.

HCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please submit your website or PDF portfolio and your resume with a cover letter indicating your current salary requirements to nfritzen@hcg.com.

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