Senior Digital Art Director

Posted on 05/23/2012

4ORCE is seeking applications for the role of Senior Digital Art Director. This position is primarily responsible for developing and executing creative concepts for websites, microsites, online advertising, social media, mobile apps and more. Preference will be given to candidates whose design skills enable them to execute at a high level in both online and offline projects.

Specifically, our new Senior Digital Art Director will:
• Conceptualize and create effective interaction design and leading-edge user experience for websites, mobile and online media
• Apply brand systems, typography, photography, color and other elements to produce exceptional digital experiences that meet client and user needs
• Have experience in designing from wireframes and the knowledge to produce usable designs when working without them
• Collaborate closely with other creatives, digital strategists, user experience specialists, project managers and the client services team
• Follow projects through from conception to launch, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
• Be knowledgeable about web standards and an evangelist for their application

Beyond being an exceptional talent, the right candidate will have:
• 5+ years of agency or industry experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• A portfolio demonstrating premium interactive design skills
• A deep understanding of design patterns and impact of design decisions on how a concept is implemented using standards-compliant XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Expert knowledge of the tools of the trade: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Keynote on Mac OS (a working knowledge of Flash is a plus)
• Experience with rich media, AfterEffects
• The ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Communication skills that enable clear articulation and presentation of creative concepts as well as close collaboration with others in the agency
• Self-motivation to stay abreast of trends and emerging best practices in interactive design
• The ability to take ownership of a project and see it through to completion

4ORCE bridges the space between branded engagement and digital technology. By blending our expertise in usability analysis and digital strategy with intelligent visual design and leading-edge technology, we produce solutions that deliver on users’ needs and exceed clients’ expectations. Our clientele ranges from national brands to boutique clients, but they’re united by a common thread of appreciation for our progressive, results-oriented approach.

4ORCE boasts a fun, comfortable, modern working environment and an ego-free, jerk-free atmosphere. It’s a place where we take our work seriously, but don’t take ourselves too seriously. Where we work hard, think hard and play hard.

If you meet the above qualifications and you’re interested in working with us, please send your resume and a link to your online portfolio to karmstrong@4ORCEdigital.com with “Sr Digital AD” in the subject line.