At HLK as an Art Director youll be a key player in our tightknit creative department. Youll partner with Copywriters to creatively problemsolve across all channels and media. Youll bring concepts to life through smart strategic designs that capture attention and communicate effectively. Guided by insights from our toptier strategists and your Creative Director youll have the opportunity to refine your craft while pushing creative boundaries. Your daytoday will involve close collaboration with a diverse team always keep your eyes on the prize delivering creative excellence.
If youre someone who: loves to learn it all and do it all thinks in big ideas and visual storytelling beyond traditional media enjoys exploring different styles and brand aesthetics thrives on collaboration and building with others loves to experiment with design and push creative limits...this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Concept and develop original ideas with a fresh POV for a range of clients.
Consistently deliver compelling visual designs on a wide range of projects including print video digital social motion/animation websites presentations and more.
Collaborate with your copywriting partner on projects to strategically problemsolve while infusing your ideas with a clear creative POV
Participate in client presentations articulating design concepts and rationales
Maintain consistency within brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries
Embrace feedback and use it to refine and elevate your work
Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic deadlinedriven environment
Take personal accountability for delivering highquality work on time
Spark inspiration and leave your mark at our transformative annual MOVES conference and unforgettable yearend celebration
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communication or a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
35 years of experience in an advertising agency or related creative environment
Based in Chicago or St. Louis (the position is open to St. Louis MO or Chicago IL residents only)
Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of conceptual thinking and craftsmanship across multiple mediums
Curiosity to explore different visual styles and design approaches
Ability to adapt to different brand voices and visual styles
An excitement for jumping headfirst into experimentation and the ability to communicate novel thinking
Ability to take and learn from both constructive and positive feedback
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and craftsmanship
A collaborative mindset and ability to work across different teams
Finger on the pulse of marketing and advertising trends with an eye for innovative ideas and design
Strong experience in design principles composition typography motion and UX/UI
Wellversed with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or similar design tools
About HLK:
We believe in the power of people to drive brands. Together we shape a brands identity and inspire its next move. We believe that brands have the power to influence people. We create brands in constant motion and on a mission to connect surprise and change behavior.
Our mission is to provide an environment where passionate problem solvers can thrive. Every day we encourage our people to do three things: Be Curious. Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger. Be Thoughtful. Empathy transforms information into insight. We remove roadblocks to solutions helping and supporting each other to solve client problems. And Be Brave. Take calculated risks push the work and move forward fearlessly.
There are many benefits to working at HLK including the following:
A flexible work environment
A casual and creative atmosphere
Unlimited time off
Paid sabbatical
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a company match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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