Senior Art Director

As a Senior Art Director, you’ll take the lead in developing and visualizing creative concepts for one of the world’s largest gaming brands. You’ll work closely with the client’s creative team to ensure that their vision aligns with overarching objectives, from small, impactful moments to large, groundbreaking ideas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the gaming industry who thrives in a collaborative, yet autonomous environment. You’ll be supported by a team of Art Directors, Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Project Managers, all working together to create exceptional work that resonates with audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Concept Development: Collaborate with the client’s creative team to craft innovative concepts for gaming campaigns, from initial ideas to final execution.
• Stakeholder Management: Navigate the creative process by managing client expectations and ensuring alignment with broader goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a team of Art Directors, Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Project Managers to refine and finalize concepts.
• Creative Execution: Design and visualize high-quality graphics, layouts, and animations that meet both client needs and industry standards.
• Independent and Collaborative Work: Balance autonomy with teamwork, ensuring that projects are delivered on time while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain a strong eye for design, ensuring consistency with guidelines while justifying and making your own design decisions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Gaming Industry Passion: A deep interest in gaming, evolving technology, and trends in the industry.
• Design Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Experience: Proven experience in a creative or advertising agency setting, ideally with a background in visual design.
• Structured and Solution-Oriented: A detail-oriented, solution-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple creative tasks effectively.
• Independent & Collaborative Skills: Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment, managing projects from concept to completion.
• Strong Design Sense: A keen eye for design and a strong understanding of how to follow graphic guidelines while contributing your own creative input.

What’s In It for You:

• Creative Team: Join a highly creative, collaborative team working on some of the most exciting projects in the gaming industry.
• Remote Flexibility: Although we prefer someone based in Chicago, we offer the flexibility to work remotely.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401k match.
• Vacation Time: Start with 20 days of vacation, increasing to 25 days after two years, with a minimum of 15 days per year.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from a location that suits you.