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Assistant Director-Art Director

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EY

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in Graphic Design, 10+ years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Suite, strong visual design skills, and team management experience in a global environment.
  • You will lead design teams, create diverse collaterals, uphold brand standards, mentor juniors, manage projects, communicate with clients, and stay updated on design trends.

Requirements

  • To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma (preferably in Graphic Design or related discipline)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign, Adobe DC and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
  • Experience across a range of digital, social, and integrated media
  • Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest etc.)
  • Strong visual design and creative thinking capability
  • At least 10 years of overall experience in a fast-paced global environment (team management experience mandatory)
  • Ideally, you’ll also have
  • Preferable knowledge of Adobe After effects, Premier Pro and motion graphics skills
  • Technologies and Tools
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign, Adobe DC and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
  • What We Look For
  • Strong business acumen along with creative vision
  • Creative problem-solving mindset with a flexible can-do attitude
  • A growth mindset creative who loves to collaborate, ideate and deliver breakthrough work
  • Experience in leading and managing creative teams, as well as developing junior creative talent
  • Self-starter who loves challenges and makes big things happen by working together
  • Experience working with global clients
  • Confidence, maturity and ability to build strong client relationships
  • A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative leadership to the design teams to deliver a range of collaterals (i.e., brochures, placemats, illustration, layouts, infographics, on-screen presentations, proposals, microsites, motion graphic content and social media collaterals)
  • Produce strategically sound conceptual work and bring it to life through rapid prototyping and storyboard creation and all the way through post-production
  • Adhere to EY brand guidelines, meet, and exceed defined expectations in terms of aesthetics, quality, turnaround time, budget and efficiency
  • Stay up-to-date with current and future designs, web standards, concepts and industry trends and advocate the same to team members and customers
  • Provide creative and art direction support to the team, coordinate with team members and others to resolve issues, as necessary
  • Proactively identify opportunities to employ pop culture trends, creativity, executional approaches and techniques to create exceptional user experiences
  • Communicate effectively with various customers/customer groups while understanding design briefs and sharing ideas
  • Lead project discussions with customers with a customer-centric mindset
  • Provide unique and innovative design solutions to customers and convince them to make the right design choices
  • Mentor junior team members on best design practices
  • Prioritize deadlines and effectively manage multiple creative projects parallelly
  • Be a part and contribute towards various organizational initiatives

FAQs

What is the role of the Assistant Director-Art Director at EY?

The Assistant Director-Art Director at EY is responsible for leading the creative and visual direction for various creative collaterals, ensuring they align with the EY brand and business objectives while delivering high-quality designs across multiple platforms.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have at least 10 years of overall experience in a fast-paced global environment, with mandatory team management experience.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this job?

A Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Graphic Design or a related discipline is preferred, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include providing creative leadership to design teams, producing conceptual work, adhering to brand guidelines, mentoring junior members, and managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.

What skills are essential for the Assistant Director-Art Director position?

Essential skills include a user-centric mindset, exceptional project and team management, strong visual design capabilities, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail.

Are there opportunities for continuous learning and development in this role?

Yes, the position offers continuous learning opportunities, allowing you to develop skills and capabilities throughout your career.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will work on a range of projects including brochures, infographics, presentations, microsites, motion graphics, and social media collaterals.

Is knowledge of motion graphics required for this position?

While it’s preferable to have knowledge of Adobe After Effects and motion graphics skills, it is not strictly required but would be beneficial.

How does EY promote a diverse and inclusive culture?

EY embraces diversity and inclusion by empowering employees to use their unique voices and perspectives to contribute to a better working world.

What is the working environment like at EY?

The working environment is dynamic and collaborative, integrating teams globally and providing opportunities to work on exciting projects with well-known brands.

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