Art Director (Freelancer)

Saatchi & Saatchi MEA

Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism

Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors

Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels

Responsibilities

Main Tasks

Technical & Product Has strong technical design skills across a variety of programs. Understands the best in class use of each platform. Knows what it means to be making something interesting, engaging, and creative in the world today. Ability to concept innovative ideas and tactics that people will talk about. Always envisioning the potential outcomes of each idea Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels Create in-brand layouts and experiences by applying graphic design principles such as colour, typography, the photographic selection that create a compelling and visually attractive story for audiences

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency Naturally well organized and unfazed when working towards deadlines Have a sense of teamwork, and want to be part of a group of colleagues who take care of themselves, value themselves, and respect each other. Ease to express creative ideas clearly and concisely. Understand communication as an integrated whole and not as something on / off. Adobe CC domain and web design and adobe premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models. Any level of Motion graphic skills. Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns. High level of involvement, commitment, and responsibility. Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset Ideate, craft, and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals Is responsible for the proper placement, context, and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning, and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work