Sr Art Director

Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build  head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences  by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one.  We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits-in your work, your growth, and your impact.

**SF/LA/Denver/West Coast preferred but open to US**

As a Sr Art Director (art, experiential), you will have a history of developing award-winning design work and possesses the ability to develop others to do the same. You are someone who is passionate about design with the ability to generate visually striking graphic solutions across multiple mediums.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description may be changed from time to time by the Corporation, as it deems necessary, without further notice to the Employee.

• Develop stunning visual id + event brand systems for essential programs across financial and tech clients (logos, color palettes, graphic language, etc)

• Absorb, dissect and become an expert in client brand guidelines for each project you touch. Understanding how to best apply the given brand and work within the design brief to move the work forward and gain brand approvals. 

• Translate client marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive designs that stimulate targeted audiences

• Design compelling graphic solutions across all digital and print elements as well as presentation decks

• Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner that meets the brief and elevates the work. 
• Be responsible, organized and accountable your work and deadlines
• Understanding of production methods of execution
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Communicate feedback to team members in a constructive fashion
• Collaborate within the Creative department and across the organization
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, competence, professionalism and authenticity
• Stay current with design trends and apply them to work where relevant
• Lead graphic design team on portfolios and projects

Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience                                              

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.F.A.) from four-year college or university in Graphic Design, Art, or other relevant area; 8+ years of relevant design experience; 3+ of experience in experiential marketing or similar experience successfully executing projects and programs and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills                                        

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability                                          

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills                                              

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Microsoft Office Suite/PowerPoint, and Keynote. Familiarity with Figma, video or GIF creation tools, and gen AI software is a plus. 

Other Skills and Abilities                   

• A portfolio of creative work that inspires envy
• Experience with pharmaceutical clients/brands a plus
• Strong communicator and dynamic presenter
• Entrepreneurial and proactive
• Passionate, ambitious, self-starter

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

Requisition #: 2033

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