Job Description
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 aesthetics. 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! The role is based in Los Angeles, CA and CA candidates only.
The base salary is $75k-90k plus benefits.
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