Art Director

FIVE19 is seeking an experienced and talented Art Director to join our growing team. As an Art Director, you will be responsible for leading and executing the artistic direction of marketing and advertising campaigns. Working closely with our creative team, you will use your exceptional visual and conceptual skills to develop and execute creative solutions that meet our clients' needs. This is a dynamic role that requires a proactive and creative individual who can effectively manage multiple projects at once, communicate ideas clearly, and work collaboratively to achieve team goals. Please submit a link to samples of your best work. No phone calls please. FIVE19 is based in Richmond, VA and candidates must be willing to work on-site in our office located in The Fan. Free private lot parking is available.

Responsibilities

• Generate unique concepts and designs that promote each client’s brand position and identity with a focus on how they align with the client’s strategic goals, with minimal supervisor
• Work with leadership, operations and the creative team to evolve creative processes, manage design systems productivity, and culture while maintaining consistency and a high level of execution
• Oversee multiple projects, maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality, and impact
• Work closely with clients to understand their vision and ensure its successful translation by the design team
• Leverage a strong, strategic point of view to provide clear direction and promote conceptual thinking
• Lead effective client presentations that create excitement and demonstrate how the creative delivers on the strategy.
• Solid understanding and demonstration of user-centered design principles
• Lead and collaborate in teams composed of designers, developers, copywriters and other creative partners such as photographers and video production teams
• Provide creative feedback and critique as part of team and client reviews
• Partner with the account team to develop innovative solutions to our clients’ needs
• Meet all scheduled deadlines
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and creative technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in art direction or a similar role in an agency/firm
• Strong portfolio that includes direct mail, light campaign designs or concepts, brochure, social media posts, website design
• Front end web design principals are required, HTML skills are a plus
• An uncanny ability to translate business goals into compelling designs
• Creative problem-solving and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience sharing strategy, principles, and best practices behind design choices
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Microsoft Suite, Miro and other design/video/collaboration tools
• Exceptionally organized, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience working with and enforcing brand standards
• Experience managing creative projects with clients and/or stakeholders

Benefits

FIVE19 is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and investing in our people with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• PTO and sick leave, in addition to 8 paid Agency holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, pre-tax and Roth, with company contributions
• Profit sharing plan
• Pet Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

FIVE19 fosters a culture of work-life balance, inclusion and diversity.