Art Director

Summary

We are looking for a conceptual and creative mind to join our growing team in Miami for Pudgy Penguins. The Art Director will play an essential role in ideation, design and delivery across a range of multi-disciplinary projects, from brand strategy to product launches, campaign shoots and activations. Overseen by the Creative Director, you will lead on specific projects, taking them from brief to execution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute conceptual ideas and creative thinking to team ideation meetings
• Present and articulate creative proposals to clients and collaborators
• Synthesize creative output with commercial and strategic considerations
• Work within agreed budgets, timelines and processes to ensure productive outcomes that deliver on the brief and agreed project deliverables
• Make suggestions for and direct external partners/collaborators in line with the needs of the project e.g. photographers, directors, production houses, etc
• Manage studio priorities and workflow for ongoing projects
• Manage, support and mentor junior members of the team

Requirements.

• Formal education/training in a specific design discipline or other relevant experience
• Comprehensive experience, most likely five years or more; agency, studio or corporate role
• Proven design discipline skills and demonstrable competencies
• Passionate about design with a broad understanding of the design world
• A high quality portfolio of work that demonstrates the breadth of your skills and design thinking. A mix of digital and print projects from concept to delivery
• Fast, organized and a master of your craft - you are a great designer
• Breadth of knowledge and high skill level across industry software tools e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch, and Figma.'
• Strong illustration capabilities with proven portfolio of relevant work

Overall expectations.

• Get involved with each others projects and learn from each other
• Create fresh and exciting concepts
• Work intelligently and efficiently, ensuring your submissions are thorough and follow our checklists
• Have time to play around and improve your skills - you’ll be given training materials and time to expand your skill set

Studio benefits.

• Paid days off
• Paid holiday breaks
• Semi-flexible hours
• 401K & Health Insurance
• Lunches 2 days a week*
• Option Package

About.

This position is for Web3 known IP brand, Pudgy Penguins.

Compensation.

Full-time position, remote or in-house. Compensation is competitive and depends highly on your experience with proven capabilities to perform. Room for growth within the brand.