Art Director

Job Title: Art Director

Reports To: Function Lead or Creative Director

Role: Creative Services

Location: Minneapolis

OVERVIEW

Responsible for conceiving and supervising creative design, conceptual ideas and omnichannel campaign deliverables within business groups. Directs and develops final visual image that communicates the organization's marketing objectives. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected with cross platform ideas, expertise and executions required.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

• Generate clear ideas and concepts in collaboration with the team.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to full design across all platforms.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of proven experience.
• Agency experience a plus. Digital experience an added plus.
• Portfolio/Body of work examples.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Proficient use of Adobe Suite or other visual design and wire-framing tools.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.

SUCCESS AT CURIOUS PLOT

Curious Plot is a marketing, communications and consulting agency driven to find what's next for food and agriculture. We help set strategy, align teams, frame opinions and create demand for our clients. You will perform well with our company if your skills align with the following agency competencies:

• Composure
• Customer Focus
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Peer Relationships
• Dealing with Ambiguity