600005263 - Creative Director - Hands On

We are seeking a Creative Director with strong concept and design ability who is able to provide creative leadership in developing multi-channel resources. A team player who can integrate quickly within our onsite studio team and client teams to develop compelling resources through total command of industry leading design software, while managing quality output across respective channels. The Creative Director serves as a strategic partner, managing to critical brand standards, guidelines, requirements and compliances. Must be a compelling communicator and presenter, able to work effectively across all levels of the organization to influence direction and outcomes, and must be an engaged member of the studio team.

Specific Duties:

• Develop, articulate and present well-organized concepts
  
• Understand clients’ strategies/objectives and end users objective
  
• Evaluate design projects for adherence to client standards and provide detailed recommendations on compliance to brand and meeting specified objectives
  
• Collaborate effectively with Account Manager, copywriters, other designers, multimedia specialists, partners/vendors as needed
  
• Understand and apply clients’ style and legal requirements
  
• Participates in client meetings as required
  
• Adheres to client's standards and processes
  
• Champion adherence to Aquent quality control processes and standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of equivalent experience
  
• Strong portfolio of previously produced work
  
• Ideal candidate has internal corporate and agency experience
  
• Strong technical aptitude, including Macintosh OSX and PC proficiency
  
• Expert level of proficiency and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite programs including but not limited to InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver
  
• Knowledge and understanding of how to develop designs for the digital space including but not limited to Flash, Web, iPad, Mobile, and Video is preferred.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in creating files to required specifications
  
• Ability to effectively evaluate photography for both visual style and content
  
• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment
  
• 3 to 5 years providing mid-level art direction
  
• Can organize disparate source materials into cohesive relevant design
  
• Excellent command of formats, typography, graphics, and layout
  
  Please apply through our web site. If you experience technical difficulties in applying, please contact akijanka [at] aquent.com
  
  Client Description:
  Aquent Studios provides custom-tailored consulting and outsourcing solutions. Our team of consultants, project managers, and creative professionals brings decades of experience to help our clients expand their capacity in marketing communications, content development, and creative media. Aquent Studios is a division of Aquent, which is the world’s largest marketing staffing firm. Aquent is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. www.aquentstudios.com