Art Director Job at Creative Cove Inc., Dedham, MA

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  • Creative Cove Inc.
  • Dedham, MA

Job Description

Hybrid role starting next week for an Art Director with 5+ years experience in the fashion, beauty, or retail industry--looking for previous experience working on production-ready packaging designs, web, mobile, and social campaigns. This client is located in the Metrowest and onsite two days a week; this is a full time contract starting out at three months with a chance to extend after that.

Responsibilities

Art Director

Start immediately, contract 3-4 months

Global Creative Vision:

  • Expertise in developing design concepts that resonate across global markets, incorporating cultural insights while maintaining brand integrity.
  • Ability to think creatively on a global scale, ensuring designs are adaptable to various regional requirements.

Strong Packaging Design Expertise:

  • Proven track record of creating innovative and functional packaging designs, including structural and graphic elements, that enhance the product’s appeal.
  • Ability to develop both conceptual and production-ready packaging designs, considering materials, sustainability, and manufacturability.

Digital Design Mastery:

  • Expertise in creating high-quality digital designs for web, mobile, and social platforms, with a focus on user experience and engagement.
  • Proficiency in digital tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, etc.) to execute both static and interactive designs.

Rapid Concept Generation:

  • Exceptional ability to quickly generate multiple creative design concepts from the same brief, with minimal direction.
  • Capable of working under tight deadlines to produce high-quality design options in a short turnaround time, critical for New Product Development (NPD) and packaging timelines.

Flexibility with Competing Priorities:

  • Comfortable managing multiple design projects with competing priorities, adjusting timelines and focus as needed.
  • Skilled at quickly shifting between packaging design, digital executions, and other creative tasks while ensuring consistent quality and creativity.

Creative Autonomy:

  • Ability to take minimal direction and transform it into multiple design solutions, pushing creative boundaries while meeting project objectives.
  • Capable of offering fresh and innovative approaches to design challenges without requiring constant supervision or micromanagement.

Strong Understanding of Hierarchy and Spatial Design:

  • Expertise in creating clear visual hierarchies and layouts, both in physical packaging and digital formats, ensuring the message is conveyed effectively and attractively.
  • Skilled in balancing visual elements in space, whether working on a compact product label or a full-scale digital interface.

Innovative Problem-Solving:

  • Strong ability to not just take information and replicate it, but to inject new creative perspectives and ideas that elevate the project.
  • Proven track record of rethinking conventional design solutions and introducing fresh, innovative ideas within established brand guidelines.

Brand Consistency Across Touchpoints:

  • Ability to create consistent design outputs that adhere to brand guidelines while still offering unique and innovative design solutions.
  • Experience ensuring that both physical packaging and digital designs reflect the brand’s voice and personality across different media.

High-Energy, Fast-Paced Work Ethic:

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, juggling multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality.
  • Expertise in managing quick turnarounds, often delivering high-quality design iterations under tight deadlines, while balancing competing demands.

Attention to Detail & Precision:

  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all design elements are cohesive and meet both design standards and production requirements.
  • Ability to spot and correct issues across both packaging and digital designs early in the process, ensuring a smooth and efficient production workflow.

Collaborative Mindset & Communication:

  • Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams (marketing, production, and product teams) to ensure designs meet business goals.
  • Skilled at presenting design concepts and justifying creative decisions while also being receptive to feedback and iterating quickly when needed.

Trend Awareness & Adaptability:

  • Constantly stays up-to-date with design trends in both packaging and digital spaces, adapting ideas to keep the designs fresh and relevant.
  • Ability to apply cutting-edge design trends creatively while still adhering to the timeless principles of strong design.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work, 2 days per week,

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