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
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