Art Director
EF Education First
Some companies are in the Business of Technology.
Others are in the Business of Finance…Or Sports…Or Soft Drinks.
At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.
Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible.
We’re in the Business of Understanding.
Between people. Between cultures.
For over half a century, we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and methods designed to foster such understanding. Through Language, Cultural Exchange, Academic Studies, and Educational Travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team, EF Education - EasyPost. But it’s what we do with it—building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world—that makes all the difference. About the role One of EF's affiliate exchange organizations, Cultural Care Au Pair, is seeking an Art Director to join our in-house creative team. In this position, you'll be a creative force driving exceptional visual work. You will be both a visionary and a creative thinker, capable of fostering and conceiving brilliant visual concepts while understanding how they contribute to our growth. Your role will involve collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver innovative and compelling visual solutions that meet project objectives and elevate brand identity. To excel in this role, you must be a skilled designer who can deliver outstanding creative concepts and ensure consistency in design across all medias. Our role spans over all channels, creating high-quality digital campaigns and websites to compelling offline creative assets. As part of our truly global team, you’ll work from our Boston office, with regular collaboration with our team in Zurich, Switzerland. What you'll do: Provide art direction for creative projects, spanning content creation and brand development (brand expression and graphic design). Art direction and design production of all marketing materials, both digital and print. Conceptualize and collaborate on campaign ideas, digital strategies, and other marketing initiatives with the creative team. Develop innovative solutions for a digital landscape, advancing our program and services in the digital era to meet our customers' expectations. Collaborate with marketing directors, sales directors, and the executive team to gather input and ensure stakeholder requirements are met. Experience in art direction for video and photo shoots, ensuring briefs are aligned with project objectives and creative vision. Who you are:You are deeply passionate about visual creativity. Collaborating with other creatives and your ability to inspire, identify, and nurture the best visual ideas through execution is what drives you. You thrive in open and collaborative environments, fostering teams that are supportive and empowering.You embrace the unknown with enthusiasm, eagerly exploring new ideas rather than relying on established norms. You see technology as a tool to enhance creativity and are adept at learning and adapting to new creative technologies, media platforms, and trends.
You are both a conceptual thinker and a hands-on contributor, unafraid to dive into tasks in a collaborative setting. You are also an agile thinker who can seamlessly transition between diverse projects. Sound like you? Keep reading... Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience within an agency or in-house marketing team. A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work demonstrating your mastery of visual design A deep understanding of visual design, art direction, interaction design, and the creative process. Experience of UX/UI design principles and front-end development technologies Up-to-date knowledge of emerging communication, media consumption, marketing, and cultural trends. Experience with art direction within video/photo shoot productions is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Requirements:
Fluency in English (both written and spoken), with proficiency in other languages considered advantageous. Please note, only applicants with accompanying portfolios will be considered.
Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In addition, you can expect:Paid International Business Travel opportunitiesEligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: This role is based in our beautiful downtown office, with up to two days working from home per week with our pilot hybrid work model Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays25% company match on your 401(k) contributionsMarket-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insuranceDependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)Access to fertility care and family-building supportWellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursementFrequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run “EFinity” groupsRobust Employee Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementTenure-based sabbatical eligibilityEF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, childcare with our Au Pair product and more)Discounts at local venues and businesses About Cultural Care Au Pair:
We are proud to be the largest and most experienced au pair organization in the world, having successfully placed more than 120,000 au pairs into welcoming American homes since 1989. Our program is strictly regulated by the Department of State and our dedicated staff work together to ensure each participant has the experience of a lifetime. Cultural Care Au Pair is associated with EF Education First, the world leader in international education. At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities. Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
About EF Education First:
Yes, we’re a large global company of 55,000 employees in 115 countries, but we act with the nimbleness and agility of a much smaller organization. Founded and run by the same family since 1965. We’re always on the lookout for people with drive, creativity, empathy, and what we like to call ‘fingerspitzengefuhl’ (German for ‘keeping one’s finger on the pulse’), to help us continue our journey: to transform lives, and yes, make the world a better place. Is that you? Then step into a larger world and apply for the roles that will excite you and challenge you in new ways. careers.ef.com
Others are in the Business of Finance…Or Sports…Or Soft Drinks.
At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.
Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible.
We’re in the Business of Understanding.
Between people. Between cultures.
For over half a century, we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and methods designed to foster such understanding. Through Language, Cultural Exchange, Academic Studies, and Educational Travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team, EF Education - EasyPost. But it’s what we do with it—building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world—that makes all the difference. About the role One of EF's affiliate exchange organizations, Cultural Care Au Pair, is seeking an Art Director to join our in-house creative team. In this position, you'll be a creative force driving exceptional visual work. You will be both a visionary and a creative thinker, capable of fostering and conceiving brilliant visual concepts while understanding how they contribute to our growth. Your role will involve collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver innovative and compelling visual solutions that meet project objectives and elevate brand identity. To excel in this role, you must be a skilled designer who can deliver outstanding creative concepts and ensure consistency in design across all medias. Our role spans over all channels, creating high-quality digital campaigns and websites to compelling offline creative assets. As part of our truly global team, you’ll work from our Boston office, with regular collaboration with our team in Zurich, Switzerland. What you'll do: Provide art direction for creative projects, spanning content creation and brand development (brand expression and graphic design). Art direction and design production of all marketing materials, both digital and print. Conceptualize and collaborate on campaign ideas, digital strategies, and other marketing initiatives with the creative team. Develop innovative solutions for a digital landscape, advancing our program and services in the digital era to meet our customers' expectations. Collaborate with marketing directors, sales directors, and the executive team to gather input and ensure stakeholder requirements are met. Experience in art direction for video and photo shoots, ensuring briefs are aligned with project objectives and creative vision. Who you are:You are deeply passionate about visual creativity. Collaborating with other creatives and your ability to inspire, identify, and nurture the best visual ideas through execution is what drives you. You thrive in open and collaborative environments, fostering teams that are supportive and empowering.You embrace the unknown with enthusiasm, eagerly exploring new ideas rather than relying on established norms. You see technology as a tool to enhance creativity and are adept at learning and adapting to new creative technologies, media platforms, and trends.
You are both a conceptual thinker and a hands-on contributor, unafraid to dive into tasks in a collaborative setting. You are also an agile thinker who can seamlessly transition between diverse projects. Sound like you? Keep reading... Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience within an agency or in-house marketing team. A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work demonstrating your mastery of visual design A deep understanding of visual design, art direction, interaction design, and the creative process. Experience of UX/UI design principles and front-end development technologies Up-to-date knowledge of emerging communication, media consumption, marketing, and cultural trends. Experience with art direction within video/photo shoot productions is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Requirements:
Fluency in English (both written and spoken), with proficiency in other languages considered advantageous. Please note, only applicants with accompanying portfolios will be considered.
Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In addition, you can expect:Paid International Business Travel opportunitiesEligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: This role is based in our beautiful downtown office, with up to two days working from home per week with our pilot hybrid work model Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays25% company match on your 401(k) contributionsMarket-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insuranceDependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)Access to fertility care and family-building supportWellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursementFrequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run “EFinity” groupsRobust Employee Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementTenure-based sabbatical eligibilityEF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, childcare with our Au Pair product and more)Discounts at local venues and businesses About Cultural Care Au Pair:
We are proud to be the largest and most experienced au pair organization in the world, having successfully placed more than 120,000 au pairs into welcoming American homes since 1989. Our program is strictly regulated by the Department of State and our dedicated staff work together to ensure each participant has the experience of a lifetime. Cultural Care Au Pair is associated with EF Education First, the world leader in international education. At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities. Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
About EF Education First:
Yes, we’re a large global company of 55,000 employees in 115 countries, but we act with the nimbleness and agility of a much smaller organization. Founded and run by the same family since 1965. We’re always on the lookout for people with drive, creativity, empathy, and what we like to call ‘fingerspitzengefuhl’ (German for ‘keeping one’s finger on the pulse’), to help us continue our journey: to transform lives, and yes, make the world a better place. Is that you? Then step into a larger world and apply for the roles that will excite you and challenge you in new ways. careers.ef.com
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