Art Director Job at Plan B Advertising in Chicago

Supercharge your career in a dynamic urban setting at a thriving independent ad agency known for high-powered thinking and award-winning creative.Our recently renovated loft space is a highly collaborative work environment in the heart of Chicago’s buzzing River North entertainment district. Surrounded by dining, shopping, and easy transit…enjoy urban working at its finest. Renew your professional passions for stunning graphic design, clean typography, and dynamic visual artistry as part of our ‘exceptional’ agency culture — one that proudly rewards hustle, guts, and instinct.You’ll be teaming up with savvy marketing specialists and gifted creative minds as you tackle design assignments of all types — brand development, ad campaigns, digital and UX design, social media marketing, direct response…even video, and more. The values of conservation and efficiency have long been core to Plan B’s cultural and operational foundation, and are even more of a priority today in light of how much our world is changing.RESPONSIBILITIES Design more traditional media including, but not limited to: print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, TV commercials, billboards, and more – according to strategic plans provided by the account executive, and by assignment from the creative director.Meet with client service team members and interactive marketing personnel to ensure coordination between traditional and interactive advertising and marketing efforts.Provide sound visual concept solutions that specifically solve business problems.Work with the development team to understand the opportunities and limitations of the digital solutions proposed and produced by the creative department.Collaborate with other art directors, copywriters and additional designated “team” personnel in production of creative materials.Collaborate with account and creative leads in selection of design elements (papers, vendors, models, freelancers, talent, and outside sources) needed to fulfill production.Meet assigned deadlines with a smileMaintain strong working knowledge of computer design software and hardware, striving to stay current in level of knowledge and abilities.Work to remain current with trends in the digital art direction space, from new methodologies and tools to best practices.Work with production personnel (digital, print, and/or video), providing complete input and instruction/supervision to smoothly complete production of approved design.Review all production materials on assigned projects and sign off prior to final productionAssist with new business presentations as requested by the agency marketing director/creative director/production manager.Keep senior art director/creative director informed of need to upgrade design-related computer hardware/softwareREQUIREMENTS A passion for exceptional ideas and an almost-annoying commitment to qualityMinimum 4+ years of graphic design experience art direction roleStrong analytical ability and strategic thinking skillsWilling to share your point of view (with written & verbal communication skills to back it up)Appetite for problem solving and love for fast-paced environmentsLOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Talented and motivated Art Directors in the Chicago area who meet the above requirements, and who have the work to back up their candidacy, should send a brief cover note, resume and portfolio to artdirector2023@thisisplanb.com or by filling out the form below.#J-18808-Ljbffr