Senior Art Director

George P. Johnson (GPJ) is the World’s Leading Event And Experiential Marketing Agency. For over a century we’ve been partnering with the world’s top brands to deliver creative solutions that make a real difference.

Our strategic thinking and creativity breathes life into brands. Our ideas create impact, inspire audiences and grow business. It’s what turns our goals, and those of our clients, into results.

GPJ are currently looking for a Senior Art Director to join our growing team. This role will sit in the Creative Design Studio and will be both hands-on and strategic. The ideal candidate will have a strong 3D background but can also work in 2D technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual style, overall design, style, and tone of design artwork for GPJ, providing advice, knowledge, and input to projects across the GPJ business.
• Provide design expertise and advice services to internal and external customers to promote and support GPJ’s reputation as a leader in the market.
• Foster respect from subordinates, peers, management, and clients through thought leadership, creativity, industry knowledge, and best practices.

Professional Experience

Capabilities & Experience

• Minimum eight (8) years design experience in corporate, creative, or similar discipline, with a focus on 3D.
• Experience interpreting creative briefs and providing advice and expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Design sensibility and natural ability to turn concepts into a visual representation.
• Computer knowledge in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and relevant design programs.
• Strong hand drawing, mood boarding, and some copywriting skills to turn ideas into concepts.
• Experience in client relations and management.
• A strong creative eye, with the ability to input into the creative process.
• A decisive mind and process/approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• High cultural knowledge.
• Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to be flexible.
• Good communication skills, visual, verbal, and written.