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Art Director for Interactive Agency USDM.net  

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USDM.net

The Art Director is responsible for the creation and execution of interactive media. The Art Director works with a multifunctional team of designers, developers, marketers (seo and branding) to create innovative and usable solutions that satisfy needs spanning ecommerce, digital storytelling, mobile, and digital experiences.

Core Accountabilities:

  • Embrace collaboration with cross functional teams
  • Lead and build a team of designers and developers
  • Innovate in the digital space
  • Extend global communications strategies to digital
  • Refine the digital creative production process

Academic/Educational Requirements: Interaction Design Degree/Diploma or Graphic Design Degree/Diploma

Required Skills/Experience: We are a dynamic Global Integrated Advertising Agency that supports a wide range of clients. The pace is fast, and the environment is fun and highly collaborative. Egos are left at the door and everyone pitches in when needed, however needed.

You must have:
- 3+ years of proven interactive art direction experience
- A deep desire to experiment and learn from others
- Equal parts leadership and humility within our multidisciplinary, collaborative teams
- An unflappable sense of calm in the face of an intense, creative and fast-paced environment
- Expert and proven design, typography, interactive skills
- Agency experience

Mastery of:

- Expert Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Video
- Experience leading designers on multiple projects from concept to launch
- Passion for Pop Culture, Entertainment, Video and Online Gaming, Movies, TV, Art, Design, Technology

  • 7+ years experience in a digital marketing role
  • Strong storyboard skills
  • Excellent knowledge of digital best practices
  • Outstanding skills in Interaction Architecture, typography, animation, style guide creation, video production
  • Passion for interaction design, touch screen design, and mobile platforms
  • Strong understanding of HTML, HTML5, CSS, and Flash

Working Conditions:

  • Must be willing to use a yoga ball as a chair
  • Sharing playlists with co-workers is required
  • The office is loud and lively
  • We work hard and play hard

Our "must haves":

  • The drive to excel and succeed; self motivated
  • Self-aware, entrepreneurial, and goal oriented with a desire for constant self improvement
  • Passionate, approachable, upbeat and fun!
  • Email resumes to jalmaraz@usdm.net