Senior Art Director

Brandtech (formerly known as OLIVER) is a global team of creative thinkers tech-savvy trendsetters and production pros specialising in film CGI automation AI motion design and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Senior Art Director

Location:Remote working until further notice

A little bit about the role:

Were looking for a hands-on Art Director to shape and execute high-impact advertising content across multiple channels and formats by leveraging both traditional design skills and AI-powered tools. You will be actively involved in the ideation visual development and execution of marketing assets for digital and social across both static and video formats.

Youll be trained on our proprietary AI platform Pencil and use this alongside other GenAI tools to produce creative solutions that stand out in the market. The ideal candidate combines a passion for visual storytelling a strategic understanding of brands strong collaboration and familiarity with the latest in AI-driven creative workflows. Experience in in creating and working within cohesive design systems is vital for the successful candidate. Youll take projects from initial concept through to delivery working hands-on while also guiding and briefing other creators and motion designers for integrated rollouts.

What youll be doing:

• Work collaboratively with GenAI Creators Copywriters Motion Designers and Project Managers to craft campaigns across multiple formats and platforms.
• Provide direction as well as deliver across all phases of projects from strategic concept development through final hands-on execution - championing both traditional and AI-assisted approaches.
• Develop and refine concepts storyboards and moodboards - directly leveraging GenAI tools to accelerate enhance or transform ideation and production processes.
• Take a hands-on role in asset creation and design setting the creative standard by example and delivering on projects.
• Develop assets for Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Google Display using the Pencil platform in response to client briefs.
• Take client briefs through all steps including insight concept copy image & video generation and final creative assembly using different GenAI models and techniques.
• Inspire and guide other designers and motion talent fostering a culture of creativity innovation and help expand GenAI proficiency and tool adoption across the team.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of creative output of your projects - reviewing and shaping work produced by yourself and others to ensure alignment with brand guidelines client objectives and evolving best practices in AI-powered content.
• Continuously research evaluate and implement new GenAI tools staying at the forefront of whats possible and sharing insights with the broader team.
• Guide presentations and pitch new creative approaches to clients articulating the strategic and visual value of GenAI-powered solutions.
• Ensure the timely efficient and effective delivery of finished assets across multiple projects.

As a business were committed to ensuring everyone on our team is fully trained and confident in using Pencil AI and other approved AI tools. Youll have access to a wide range of internal resources to help stay ahead of the curve.

You are expected to maintain active AI proficiency by:

• Completing ongoing structured internal AI training including Pencil.
• Continuously upskilling with our approved AI toolsincluding Pencil.
• Staying up to date with evolving AI trends through internal resources.
• Collaborating and contributing to AI knowledge-sharing sessions embracing our culture of learning.

What youll need:

• Art Direction or senior creative experience in an advertising agency in-house creative team or design studio with exposure to motion or integrated digital campaigns.
• Proven Art Direction portfolio that demonstrates hands-on creation of both traditional and AI-assisted projects (AI can be personal or client-related work).
• Experience working with and directing multidisciplinary creative teams including designers motion artists and editorsguiding and overseeing project execution.
• Working knowledge of GenAI tools such as ChatGPT Midjourney Adobe Firefly Veo3 etc. (Training on our specific platform Pencil will be provided.)
• Hands-on experience with GenAI-driven ideation prompt creation and asset generation with a strategic understanding of AIs creative applications.
• A critical eye for detail - able to analyse GenAI-generated outputs quickly spot subtle errors or inconsistencies and correct them via prompt refinement or additional editing tools to achieve polished results.
• Strong retouching skills.
• Strong judgment in evaluating briefs and strategically identifying where and how GenAI can be integrated into the creative workflow for maximum efficiency and impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Advanced visual storytelling and communication skills and the ability to confidently present and rationalize concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative proactive mentorship style and genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and upskilling others in new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Optimistic adaptable mindset regarding the opportunities and ethical considerations of GenAI in the creative industries.

Req ID: 18012

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