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Art Director
Alexandria, VA
Job Description
Reingold seeks an art director who is a creative thinker, excellent communicator, problem solver, and leader. This new member of our design team will work with clients and colleagues on the creative execution of projects and will take ownership of projects throughout their life cycles.
Reingold is an award-winning marketing firm with a 35+ year track record of developing and launching compelling, inventive campaigns that drive impact.
Reingold's headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, and we also have an office in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days on-site at Reingold's headquarters in Alexandria.
Here's the Role
As art director, you would have the following responsibilities:
- Design and lead the art direction of a wide range of media, from print to digital to motion graphic and video. Work may include the development of digital/social media graphics, storyboards, mood boards, brands, exhibits, brochures, infographics, reports, and more.
- Create (and manage the creation of) original, smart, well-designed creative assets that are branded and achieve strategic goals within a nuanced and high-volume work stream.
- Guide multiple internal and external stakeholders through the creative execution and maintenance of a brand, distilling complex information and clearly communicating creative concepts along the way.
- Work with the creative team and project managers to ensure that all materials are the highest of quality, reflect and advance the client's brand and goals, and is delivered on time.
- Stay current on trends, best practices, and innovations; share those findings with the team; and look for opportunities to implement them in your work.
- Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years of experience preferred, but not required if your portfolio and skill level meet the position requirements.
- Desire to be a part of an organization that values teamwork, individuality, and taking care of each other.
- Strong leadership skills, with a focus on creative collaboration.
- Expertise with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Solid understanding of layout, typography, hierarchy, color theory, and other design principles.
- Strong grasp of using a creative brief to ensure that creative assets are aligned with strategy.
- Exceptional technical skills and speed in design execution.
- Strong organization skills, with the ability to respond quickly to multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail, with an excellent ability to improve on communications and processes.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to convey creative concepts and rationale.
- Experience in an agency setting or in a high-volume design-production setting is a plus.
- Experience with 508 compliance or print, digital, and video deliverables is a plus.
- Experience in the production and execution of photography and video production is a plus.
Reingold is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and to providing equal opportunity for individuals of all abilities. If you require assistance or need accommodations at any stage of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, we encourage you to reach out: Please feel free to email [emailprotected] or contact a member of the HR team at 202-333-0400.
Reingold has a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. Reingold will ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others. All employees and applicants are hereby advised that full compliance with this policy is a condition of employment at Reingold. The full policy is available for review in the Reingold Employee Handbook.
Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Reingold is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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