Associate Art Director | Growth Marketing Team

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Chicago, IL office located at: One South Wacker, 1 S Wacker Dr #2250, Chicago, IL 60606. Please note, that we do not currently offer relocation support of any kind at this time.

THE ROLE:

As Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for helping to translate the client’s strategy, goals, and vision into compelling marketing assets that drive conversions.

You will be hands-on in the development and execution of visuals for video and banners. As an Associate Art Director, you’ll implement and uphold brand standards to work conceptually and tackle design work across multiple projects with tight deadlines. Ideally, you’re a multitasking ace with a deep interest in attention-grabbing design. Your portfolio is, of course, top-notch and you have solid samples to prove it. You have great communication skills and love team collaboration. You geek out on the details and are highly accountable, responsive, and able to effectively and efficiently work on your own and within the team. Previous experience at an advertising agency is a plus, but not required. 

The Associate Art Director reports to the Associate Creative Director, Art.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Creating original concepts with clear, concise design that is both visually interesting, on-brand, and focused on performance marketing
• Keeping up with and following best practices for all media platforms 
• Collaborating with an Copywriter partner to create original concepts
• Developing creative solutions that are informed by research and data and that generate a demonstrable ROI for our clients 
• Incorporating internal and client feedback and ideating creative solutions as needed
• Maintaining responsibility for each project through final execution
• Designing in a range of styles as appropriate for different clients, verticals, and media 
• Working closely with our Associate Creative Director, Copy, and our team of Project Managers, Art Directors and Studio Artists 

You’ll need to have:

• 2-5 years experience as a visual designer producing for advertising and digital marketing
• A passion for advertising, technology, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat)
• Stellar organization skills and attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities
• The ability to work in DEPT®’s creative team’s communication (Slack) and project management (Asana, Harvest) tools.
• Great communication across these core areas: verbal, written, and presentation in both individual and group settings 
• An eagerness to participate in brainstorming sessions designed toward specific outputs and client solutions
• Openness to other points of view, and able to give and receive constructive criticism
• The ability to tell a compelling story through design
• The ability to work on varied projects, tight deadlines and a high volume of work 
• Willingness to learn and adhere to the creative team processes

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

• Figma
• Photoshop/Illustrator
• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)  
• Mac platform pro

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $74,300 - $90,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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