The Art Director is responsible for the conceptual development and execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, The Art Director will work with and lead a collaborative team of designers, copywriters and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team. 

You Will:   Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment  Balance strategic development, client business objectives, engineering capabilities, and cross-funtional needs Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting), as well as directly contribute to project design and development:  Create storyboards / design concepts / wireframes / flow diagrams Conceive functional design solutions  Create site grids and prototype flows, or specific design interactions Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables  Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management  Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendors  Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department  You Have:   Strong design portfolio with 5+ years education, 6+ years design and interactive work experience  Experience and proven success leading teams of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence Well-developed communication skills  Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members  Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution  Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously  Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines An exceptionally high bar when it comes to the evaluation and quality of the solution, craft and calibre of your team Solid working knowledge of design tools including: Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle  Passion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, and design systems  Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders  Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design  Committed to the profession of visual communication 

 The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week. The ask stems from our want to: 
 
Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning 
Improve collaboration and team relationships. 
Increase employee engagement