About the job
VOX Global is seeking a n experienced, creative and organized A rt D irector to join our team . The Art Director will be a leader within the firm and will help energize the creative pro cess for a wide range of client projects. The most successful candidate will be able to st r ike a balance between strong visual aesthetics and strategic problem solving , by delivering highly creative designs that are focused on the audience’s needs and client goals . With at least one direct report, the Art Director will be an emerging people manager, while also engaging in hands-on design work , day to day. This role will be involved in a wide range of creative deliverables from digital experiences to social media campaigns, to long form documents, the Art Director will have the opportunit y to influence a wide range of creative as s ignments .Based in Washington, DC, VOX Global is a full – service public affairs firm that relies on a wide variety of communications skills to deliver messaging that resonates with our clients’ target audiences. We believe a diverse team brings a wider range of experiences and perspectives which benefits our agency, clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.Core Capabilities :
- Able to develop simple and elegant design solutions to complex design problems
- A solid understanding and demonstration of user-centered design principles
- Ability to deliver creative concepts that align with brand and style guidelines
- The ability to lead the design of large and complex projects from concept to completion
- Collaborate in teams comprised of designers, developers, and copywriters
- Provide creative feedback and critique as part of team and client reviews
- Partner with account team to develop innovative solutions to our clients’ needs
- Present to clients and clearly communicate creative & technical decisions
Responsibilities
- Be articulate and passionate about all things creative
- Be willing to experiment, try new things, and learn from failures
- Have excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Take ownership and pride in your work
- P roblem solve and always be learning
- Be comfortable working both in large team s , or independently
- Be communicative, flexible and precise under aggressive deadlines and high-pressure situations
- Embody a mindset of “continuous improvement” and always be looking for ways to refine team and agency processes
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of work experience in a design role
- Experience managing or mentoring other creatives
- A c ompelling portfolio of distinctive work with examples of website design, social media and print capabilities
- Experience working with large consumer brands
- E xperience with web protocols, standards, and technologies
- Basic u nderstanding of HTML/CSS
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign)
- Experience using Figma and Figjam
- E xceptional written and oral communication skills
ABOUT VOX Based in Washington, D.C., VOX Global uses a wide variety of communications skills to deliver messaging that resonates with our clients’ target audiences. VOX Global is part the Omnicom strategic communications network and we are committed to personal growth through professional development. For more information, visit www.voxglobal.com .VOX Global is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. VOX Global does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where VOX Global does business. Our policy is to employ, advance, and reasonably accommodate all qualified employees and applicants.About Omnicom Public Relations GroupOmnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and eight specialist agencies in public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team .