Plan B® - Freelance Art Director

Art Director is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Plan B®

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Full Time

Job Description:

Plan B is seeking a talented freelance Art Director to help manage a growing variety of creative and executional needs. The Art Director will be responsible for tackling design assignments of all types, including brand development, ad campaigns, digital and UX design, social media marketing, direct response, and video production. The Art Director will collaborate with marketing specialists and creative minds to design and build strategic marketing programs for on-demand clients.

Requirements:

• Design mobile-first digital experiences, including websites, landing pages, emails, e-newsletters, microsites, and digital display ads
• Create designs for traditional media, such as print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, TV commercials, and billboards
• Coordinate between traditional and interactive advertising and marketing efforts
• Provide visual concept solutions that solve business problems
• Collaborate with the development team to understand the opportunities and limitations of digital solutions
• Work with other art directors, copywriters, and designated team members in the production of creative materials
• Select design elements (papers, vendors, models, freelancers, talent, and outside sources) needed for production
• Meet assigned deadlines
• Maintain strong working knowledge of computer design software and hardware
• Stay current with trends in the digital art direction space
• Provide instruction and supervision to production personnel
• Review all production materials and sign off prior to final production
• Assist with new business presentations
• Keep senior art director/creative director informed of design-related computer hardware/software needs

Additional Information

We are an extremely fast-paced creative agency with a diverse base of clients across industries. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for valuable growth experience and the chance to work on a variety of fun projects. The engagement offers the opportunity to work on-site in our collaborative River North loft space, so local candidates are preferred. Interested applicants should send their resume, freelance rate/range, relevant references, and examples of their work to ***. Calling will not be accepted as it indicates a failure to follow instructions.