M+R

Job Description

We’re looking for an Art Director to join our Advertising Area. Here’s what you’ll be doing in this role: - Drive M+R’s approach to design: shape it, advance how we present and talk about it, and evangelize it across staff and with clients in order to center design in our work. - Develop and oversee exceptional design across digital channels and formats: primarily for digital advertising (including video and motion graphics animation), and also organic social media, email marketing, mobile strategy, branding, and web design. - Support our in-house designers to conceive and execute exceptional digital design work. - Ensure that we have the right mix of freelancers to complement our in-house team, and that they produce high quality design. - Pitch current and prospective clients by leading business development efforts that expand our creative line of business. - Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, new services, and serving as a creative thought leader within the agency and in the non-profit community. Serve as part of the Advertising Area leadership team. - Directly supervise staff -- being proactive about their professional development and well-being. - Drive conversations and processes that help build inclusive spaces within your teams and across M+R. - Do your part to help us run smoothly, including carefully tracking all of your hours. Skills and experiences required for this role: - 10-12 years of digital-first graphic design experience, including 3+ years leading an in-house or agency design department where you directly supervise and coach a team of designers. - Experience designing digital direct response marketing collateral for non-profits or political/issue campaigns. - Demonstrated experience developing ethical creative and using a design approach that centers justice, equity, and anti-racism. - Ability to create and edit video and motion-based assets and deep knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, After Effects, and Invision. - Experience successfully working with staff and clients who are not designers -- you can translate their requirements into compelling art direction and design that meets the needs of clients, while also staying true to design best practices. - Track record of pricing out individual design projects. - Demonstrated ability to run meetings to identify project goals and ensure successful outcomes. - Experience supporting the professional development of more junior staff, and directly supervising and coaching staff. To be considered for this position, please apply via the provided link!