Art Director

Please note this is a hybrid role in Culver City, CA. You must be able to work 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). We are seeking a world-class Designer/Art Director. This is a role for the strategic creative, systems thinker, and visual communicator who wants to work on innovative projects while collaborating with other creative, editorial, and engineering teams to solve problems. This is an individual contributor role meant to explore and unravel the complexities of each project and deliver unique solutions.Key Qualifications10+ years of experience as a Senior Art Director, Art Director, or Senior Designer in a creative-focused agency or in-house at a leading brand.A diverse portfolio of high-concept, visually engaging, and sophisticated creative work for major brands. Portfolio required with examples of original design work, or projects you have led creatively, that reflect a consistent, A+ taste level and excellent execution.Proven ability to distill complex ideas into succinct, beautifully designed presentations on decks, and have experience presenting to a wide range of audiences.Understanding of the role that user-centered design and experience can play in visual storytelling. Additional RequirementsCan bring insightful concepts to the table and deliver effective feedback across multiple mediums and art styles, including illustration, graphic design, typography, etc.Strong interpersonal skills. Naturally collaborative, even under pressure. A positive force that elevates the work of the people around youExperience with mobile apps, websites, software, and other areas of digital outputs.Deep knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator. Additional visual and motion design software proficiencies are a plus.Demonstrates command of visual and communication design principles.Clear and concise communication, organization skills, and the ability to work across time zones while juggling multiple projects at one time. Client DescriptionOur client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.Here Are Some More Things You Can ExpectWi-fi equipped shuttle serviceFree parkingOnsite cafeteriaWORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:– You’re paid weekly– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)– Access to Fidelity 401(k)– Access to FSA Program– Direct deposit for your pay check– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your assignment to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)