Art Director/Designer

Art Director/Designer Modern Climate - 5.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details $85,000 - $110,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Visual communication design Cross-functional collaboration Marketing Cross-functional communication Full Job Description About Modern Climate The future is in our name and our DNA. We're Modern Climate, a full-service marketing agency built to generate relentless momentum for brands. We merge fresh thinking and creativity with the latest technology and demand generation strategies to help our clients stand up and stand out in today's radically shifting, hyper-competitive, maze-like marketing ecosystem. We take a digital-first, data-driven approach to everything we do. Meaningfully connecting brands to people and diligently measuring and optimizing our efforts every step of the way. We promote the courage to explore new ideas, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the freedom of individual expression. It starts with clarity. Art Director/Designer Are you a friendly collaborator who does really mean work? We're on the lookout for a brilliant and versatile creative with an art director's conceptual mind and a designer's careful eye to help us deliver work that surprises the senses, ignites passions, and fuels growth. An experienced art director or designer or hybrid who loves generating breakthrough campaign ideas and also doesn't mind getting their hands dirty to bring them to the world with category-defining style and exceptional clarity. Someone who stays ahead of trends and razor sharp with the latest tools. Someone who can adapt to the rapidly changing marketing landscape. You'll be counted on to deliver consistently, with confidence. If you're ready to move swiftly and boldly into the next era of your career, let's talk. Collaborative Model We work in a flexible/hybrid model in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are work from home days. Our office is located in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. And yes, we were here before it was cool. Core Responsibilities Exhibit strong conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape Concept and design print, audio, video, and digital creative; render masterful typography, and provide photo and motion art direction Bring brand identities and design systems to life in ways that communicate the true DNA of organizations through use of logo, iconography, typography, colors, illustration, and other visual elements Collaborate with teams of creatives, strategists and account leads to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on point Participate in brainstorms, and deliver best-in-class creative that exceeds client objectives Translate creative direction into engaging and effective design Develop in-depth content for online experiences and digital campaigns Understand business objectives and audience demographics Collaborate with creative teams to help determine conceptual campaign direction Lead by example and mentor other creatives in as opportunities arise Work closely with the Creative Director to build and optimize efficient processes and protocol to better the department Execute polished client presentations demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenges Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communication arts, graphic design, or related field Minimum of 3 years of experience on the visual side of the creative realm inside a marketing agency environment Strong understanding of design principles and how they relate to brand Ability to understand and turn clear strategy into brilliant creative expression Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, develop, and execute campaigns Acute attention to detail and an ability to work within tight deadlines Portfolio of work to be submitted at time of application (Please provide password if necessary) Professional Skills Big picture thinking Strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to both internal and external audiences Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams Ability to manage multiple clients/assignments in a fast-paced environment Comfort working in the "grey", figuring things out, taking initiative and moving work forward Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, AI Tools Core Values Our values define what matters to us, and help direct whom we hire and how we work with each other, our clients, and our partners every day:

We, Not Me Be Brave Dig Deep Lean Forward Be Kind Be Present Modern Climate Offers:

An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming culture Challenging and unique opportunities that will elevate your career growth A team of industry-leading colleagues to grow alongside A genuine team environment (you'll support and be supported by others) Highly competitive salary Flexible hybrid schedule (In office M - W - Th) Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible PTO