Job Details
Our client in the hospitality space is looking to hire a dynamic Art Director to join a growing team within an award-winning in-house creative collective.
*NOTE*: Hybrid 1-3 days/week in Kohler, Wisconsin. OK for candidates to be located in Chicago.
This passionate and motivated individual will be responsible for concepts, designs, and art direction for our client s hospitality portfolio, which consists of an exciting and expanding group of businesses, including but not limited to: lodging, golf, wellness, culinary, local and events.
This is an opportunity to help build brands, and lead customers to uncover a new world of luxury. You will collaborate with copywriters, designers, artists, the photo studio, and business partners to help fulfill cross-channel initiatives. Your elevated aesthetic and bold thinking will ensure the continued evolution of hospitality brands across all major media and markets.
Responsibilities:
While a collaborative and flexible approach is key, the following cover the main responsibilities.
- Develop and present campaign concepts that go above and beyond strategic briefs.
- Execute a wide variety of elevated collateral (digital media, video, print, paid and organic social content, and more).
- Partner with the social media manager to ideate, champion, and produce sophisticated editorial content.
- Utilize a content creator mindset to develop fresh material that engages and delights customers.
- Provide clear direction for photo/video shoots, on and off set.
- Help to define brand guides and templates.
- Have a less is more mentality when approaching creative.
- Work with retouchers and editors both internally and externally to provide feedback and take assets to the finish line.
- Audit aging assets and manage new ones.
- Stay up to date on best practices; understand the nuances of paid & organic platforms.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines with grace.
- Present clearly, take feedback gracefully, move forward.
- Occasional travel required to research and immerse in the properties.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in advertising or an idea-led in-house agency
- 3+ years of experience on photo/video sets
- A portfolio that demonstrates innovative thinking, an elegant aesthetic, cross-channel campaign work, and cultural awareness
- Bachelor s degree in a relevant field preferred
- A passion for the luxury and hospitality spaces, both personally and professionally
- Experience with motion; at a minimum, can export GIFs and add subtle movement to typography in post
- Willing to wear multiple hats and toe the line of art director/designer
- Solution-oriented, nimble problem solver, compassionate collaborator
- Understand the importance of details
- Clear and confident presenter, active listener
- Experienced in both print and digital mediums
- Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Experience with the Microsoft suite, especially PowerPoint and OneDrive, is a plus
- Experience in a video editing platform is a plus.
- Hospitality and luxury brand experience is a plus