Art Director (Freelance/Contract Basis)

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with a team of creatives and layout artists to execute annual reports, proxy statements, sustainability reports, and other corporate documents for US corporations.
o Ideating and designing compelling studies, putting reader needs and strong company branding at the forefront of your design.
o Collaborate with the Manila Production team to deliver a high volume of work on time.
  • Communicate and explain design ideas confidently to the Manila production team, the US counterparts and possibly to some US clients.
  • Maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of report design trends and the US cultural and business landscape.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent
  • Experience in an established Advertising or Creative Agency in the same capacity as Art Director is preferred.
  • Preferably more than 5 years of experience specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
  • Preferably 2-4 years of experience managing work of different artists / typesetters.
  • Preferably 2-4 years of experience working on Corporate Annual Reports.
  • Can do work with minimal supervision and deliver output in a timely manner.
  • Willing to work extended hours and during weekends / holidays.
  • Can communicate and present clearly and confidently his/her design ideas in written or spoken English or Tagalog.
  • Can start as soon as possible.
  • Full-Time positions are available
Desired design competencies:
  • Expertise in typography, print design, and infographic design
  • Ability to conceptualize design quickly to meet fast turnaround times
  • Possesses strong problem-solving and information visualization skills.
  • Technical knowledge in printing is a plus
  • Report design experience (annual reports and sustainability reports) is a plus
Desired design competencies:
  • Has high technical skill in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. *
  • Interested applicants must present their portfolio
Behavioral Traits Requirements:
  • A high degree of integrity and personal responsibility
  • A high level of adaptability and tolerance for stress and pressure
  • Strong sense of initiative, goal orientation, and enthusiasm
  • Willingness to do shift work including night shift, work extended hours and render weekends/holidays work

Originally posted on Himalayas