Art Director

Job Summary
Our client, a leading Financial Services provider, is seeking an Art Director to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, IL.
 
Core Responsibilities 

• Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media
• Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next
• Collaborate with a lot of smart people
• Work with your team—copywriters, creative directors, brand and marketing strategists
• Work with your partners—internal marketing and line-of-business
• Create marketing that cuts through the noise
• Use strategy to inform your creative decisions
• Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products and audiences, while staying true to the brand
• Learn from consumer insights and let them influence your work
• Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand
• Get stuff done. On time. Every time
• Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time
• Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail
• Listen to and incorporate feedback
• Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so you can invest your time where it matters
• Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when you need clarity
• Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 2+ years of design experience in a professional setting
• 1+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• 1+ years of experience working with a prototyping software, preferably Figma

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• Portfolio of your creative work
• Experience in UX/UI or wireframing
• Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Experience in photography, video work, or editing is a plus
• Prompt engineering experience is also a nice to have
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere for animation and video editing is also a plus

Work Environment
•    Location: Chicago, IL 
•    Hybrid 
Compensation & Benefits
•    Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $26.00/hr and $38.00/hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
•    Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
•    Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
•    401K offered 

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 
 
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