Art Director
El Segundo
Creative – Art Director /
Full-time /
Hybrid
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.
The Art Director develops and executes creative marketing ideas to solve client challenges. The ideal candidate will focus on the visual side of the creative product, including layout, design, type, photography, color and overall visual esthetics. Collaborates primarily with a Copywriter to generate ideas and create concepts and visual designs that are on strategy, on brand and achieve client objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with a copywriter to design and create agreed upon concept per brainstorm meeting
- Attend project kick-off meetings with senior creative team members, account, strategy, and project management
- Participate in creative brainstorms
- Provide input on concepting the ideas based on knowledge of current trends, pop culture, and current and past design themes
- Bring own original ideas to the meeting and share with team
- Build upon other participants’ ideas
- Identify the correct font and imagery that works best with the idea
- Present work to the senior creative team members
- Further explore and/or revise concept per creative lead’s direction
- Prepare and package files for transfer to the next phase (i.e. transitioning a file to the studio)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or relevant field
- 2-5 years of experience as an art director (internship considered), preferably in an agency or in-house
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Basic understanding of advertising and marketing principles
- Functional knowledge of typography, layout and design principles
- Introductory knowledge of current trends, pop culture, current and past design themes
- Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; can clearly articulate an idea and the reason(s) behind a specific creative direction
- Able to accept constructive feedback and apply in work
- Current knowledge and understanding of where and how people interact with media
Video Submission Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest quality editing, just good content. The role is based in Los Angeles, CA and CA candidates only.
The base salary is $70-80k max plus benefits.
