Art Director, Art & Advertising
JOB DESCRIPTION
Who We Are
When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.
Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.
Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
Position supervises the day-to-day functions of advertising and production of printed materials for Creative Services.
Oversees the artistic development, as well as, supervises freelance design staff.
Your Role Responsibilities...
- Supervises day-to-day functions of advertising and production end of art department
- Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing creative and visual ad campaigns, as well as, marketing and promotional collateral across various WBD titles.
- Collaborates with design team to execute creative projects. Photo edits, executes extensive retouching and create composites for final high-resolution global assets.
Designs original layouts for photo-based initiatives including, but not limited to, cast shots, look books, media alerts, advertising, and social media assets.
- Responsible for ensuring that creative brief of television clients is successfully completed while meeting budget requirements
- Responsible for production of creative design through production of marketing materials, trade show graphics, outdoor advertising, and other custom projects
- As assigned, oversees and manages freelance personnel on specific projects
- Performs additional related duties as assigned
Your Qualifications & Experience...
Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years of production managing experience, preferably from within an entertainment studio or ad agency environment.
- Strong innovative design sense.
- Must be extremely knowledgeable of the print production process. Strong sense of color and typography.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field strongly preferred.
Knowledge / Skills
In addition to Microsoft, must have experience in and a working knowledge of all major design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign), be versed in all applicable file formats, server software and all aspects needed to accurately press check and proof a mechanical
Other Requirements
- Must be an effective communicator able to interact with all levels of staff.
- Must be able to work efficiently and maintain a pleasant disposition under tight deadlines
- Must be well organized and able to prioritize while juggling multiple concurrent projects
- Must be able to communicate effectively and follow through on requests in a timely manner
- Must be able to be flexible with hours and work overtime and weekends as required
- Must be able to handle confidential information
- Must be willing to work as a team and be available to all in department
- Must be willing to take initiative
- Must be able to problem solve
- Must be able to maintain a cheerful disposition in a fast-paced environment during demanding times.
- Must be able to review and comprehend detailed documents.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Must have good judgment.
- Must be able and willing to take initiative and to problem solve as appropriate within the scope of responsibilities of this position.
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