Associate Art Director

Associate Art Director Two by Four Chicago, IL Job Details $50,000 - $55,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Happy hour Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Graphic design software Art direction Full Job Description Description — If you're the type who jumps on grenades rather than runs from them, if you like drinking from a fire hose, if you look at the world and see typefaces, then maybe you're just what Two by Four needs. We're in the market for a Hotshot Associate Art Director, someone who'll relish the chance to work on an eclectic roster of clients (often all at the same time). Our ideal candidate thinks conceptually, won't operate the office Sonos system until given permission, doesn't discriminate between an e-blast and tv spot, and enjoys a good office happy hour. Plus, they believe concepts are king (but are best presented as killer comps), plays nice with account people, and isn't a friggin' jerk. Did you just think, "OMG, that's me!" If so, don't use "OMG" around us. But do apply. Responsibilities With key direction from a CD, develop creative concepts & art direction executions Create work, either with a Copywriter partner or individually, that meet or exceed the standards of the agency, as determined by the Creative Director or Executive Creative Director Depending on experience level, may present work directly to clients Monitor allotted project hours and ensures profitability Develop an active role in new business Contribute to agency culture in a way that is related to creativity and as defined by the Creative or Sr. Leadership of the Agency Qualifications Entry-level to 3 years experience in Art Direction Experience in creating high quality creative Art Direction Highly skilled at Adobe Software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Depending on experience level, has knowledge or general understanding of the creative production process, including but not limited to: tv production, print production, and the digital development process

Accountability Direct Report:

Creative Director A people-first, flexible work style that supports both collaboration and autonomy Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, commuter benefits, Simple IRA, paid time off, paid parental leave, STD/LTD insurance and more

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000 DOE Direct applicants only. No agency solicitations of any kind