Sr. Art Director/ Web Designer

The Senior Art Director is responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of design concepts throughout all phases of a project. The Senior AD collaborates with the Client, Creative Team and other project members on a variety of creative deliverables, which may include the creative brief, competitor site analysis, user interface design, ''look and feel,'' branding characteristics/requirements and style guide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works closely with Client and Project Team to assess creative needs and make design recommendations based on project objectives. Conceptualize, guide, and explain creative goals and their relationship to site design.

• Conduct and lead internal and client creative reviews to present concepts and refine direction of site as well as coordinate on the daily needs of the project.

• Collaborates with IDA, Project Management, Production, Engineering, and QA to produce and manage creative documentation, concepts and assets.

• Develops concepts and/or implements the broader concepts established by Creative Lead. Works on concepts through development, refinement of direction, and final adjustments, which then lead to full production of the project''s design.

• Supports Sales Executives, Creative Leads, Program Managers, and Project Managers by scoping new/existing projects and providing timeline/project hour estimates.

• Develops visual design to support and accommodate user interface, information design, interactive design, current technology, and client requirements.

• Works with quality assurance staff to correct performance problems.

• Conscientious of budgetary, timeline, and workflow responsibilities.

• Mentoring of creative staff on issues of client relations, design, user interfaces, information design, interactive design, current technology, documentation and production coordination.

• Is aware of department strengths and weaknesses and helps to guide the department in matters of creativity and design, process, client relations, work environment, technology (etc) as needed.

Job Specifications Senior Art Directors must be conceptual, strategic, and client-savvy. Candidates must have expert skills in PhotoShop, Illustrator, Flash and ImageReady and a strong understanding of designing site architectures, user interfaces, and intuitive navigation schemes. Familiarity with HTML, CSS and ActionScript a plus. Print knowledge and it''s associated software a plus (Quark). Travel will vary - expected average: 1 to 2X a month.

Minimum 4 years of Web design experience. Advertising, Design or Interactive experience a plus. BFA (or equivalent college degree specializing in design) or equivalent on the job experience.

Must be a clear and compelling communicator. Should be able to present strategy, concepts and ideas to clients in a convincing manner. Should have the ability to logically present design options and suggestions verbally and in writing. Must be able to communicate closely with team members to guide conceptualization and production of a project.

Must be an able to grasp a client''s brand and business, and be able to make intelligent choices regarding design imperatives and technical requirements.