Art Director
We are looking for an Art Director to join our expanding Enterprise In-House Creative team!
The Art director will be responsible for developing insightful, scroll-stopping creative concepts that bring the brief and strategy to life in ways that help redefine the assumptions of our audiences.
You will collaborate with creative team members and marketing partners on programs that build familiarity drive business growth.
You are :
- An experienced visual storyteller that consistently demonstrates bravery as they push for bold ideas
- A concept machine who has the ability to translate extremely complex business strategies and product information into relatable language that inspires, informs and drives action for all audiences
- A strategic problem solver with core proficiencies and understanding of marketing communications strategy across multiple media
- Channel agnostic. You understand best practice for all channels and deliverables; video, digital, social, print, experiential
- Curious. You stay on top of emerging trends, keeping the pulse of advertising industry shifts
- A steward of the Guardian brand, responsible for establishing and maintaining consistency with regard to visual style across all channels and brand experiences
- Gatekeeper for quality control of creative with respect to assigned projects
Key responsibilities
- Listening, asking, researching, prioritizing and translating marketing goals and key messages into creative concepts and designs
- Ensuring consistent and respectful communication to Guardian’s various audiences, in keeping with brand standards
- Solving communication needs using the ability to organize and architect information into concept and visual solutions that are breakthrough and compelling
- Consultation with internal client partners on tactical and creative approach
Position requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and portfolio or portfolio link required
- Proven experience in a creative services position, preferably including prior employment with an advertising agency, corporate marketing organization, or digital agency
- Superior understanding of advertising and marketing principles
- Demonstrated talent for high-caliber creative concepting
- Proven ability to solve problems, architect information
- Strong relationship management skills : ability to cultivate collaboration, value other points of view
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Location :
This role is Hybrid with 2 days a week in our New York, NY office or the Holmdel NJ location.
Salary Range
$97,240.00 - $159,760.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
Choice of high deductible / copay medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age / service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1 : 1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person / part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work / life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
J.E.D.I. certification and training programs
Matching gifts / volunteering
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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