Art Director
Roth Staffing Companies

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Art Director.

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Work with the best staffing firm in St. Louis to help you find your next opportunity! Ultimate Staffing is always seeking talented professionals to help support our clients' hiring needs whether they are contract, contract to hire, or direct hire. Positions can vary from remote, to hybrid, to 100% onsite depending on what the client requires. All candidates must be in the St Louis, MO or St Clair County, IL region to be considered.

Job Title: Art Director

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented and visionary Art Director with 3+ years of professional experience to lead and inspire our client's creative dreams! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual storytelling across print and digital channels, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of producing impactful, high-quality designs. A background in Graphic Design is highly preferred, and strong experience managing photoshoots. As Art Director, you will oversee the creative direction of projects, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Develop and articulate creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand strategies.
• Team Management: Guide, mentor, and inspire designers, illustrators, and other creatives to achieve exceptional results.
• Project Oversight: Oversee all aspects of the creative process and photoshoots, from initial brainstorming to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Brand Stewardship: Maintain and elevate brand identity across all creative outputs, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence.
• Collaboration: Partner with marketing, copywriting, and strategy teams to align creative vision with business goals.
• Client Interaction: Present concepts and campaigns to clients, incorporating feedback to refine and improve deliverables.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge solutions.
• Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively, including budgets, timelines, and talent, to maximize efficiency and creativity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3+ years of experience in a senior design or creative leadership role.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects across various mediums.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and branding.
• Experience in digital, print, and multimedia design; motion graphics or video production is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information,

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