Conway+Partners is a full-service, integrated branding, and marketing agency that specializes in the real estate and hospitality industries. Working with a diverse roster of global clientele, we are driven by creativity and innovation to garner real-world results. We work across all touchpoints of branding including logos, typography & color systems, print collateral, web design, environmental design, film and photography, etc.
We're currently looking for a Design Director who will work with design team members and senior marketing executives to develop and implement graphic standards of excellence. Our ideal candidate will help manage teams of dynamic, creative graphic design professionals and make decisions based on the strategy's effectiveness, execution, and impact. In this role, the candidate will also work to ensure that Conway's brand and marketing design concepts are translated effectively through a variety of media. Furthermore, it will provide the experience and leadership to analyze client's business needs and translate them into new and innovative experience-driven concepts to suit their purpose.
Responsibilities
Responsible for creating on-brand, on-strategy compelling creative work for assigned clients.Oversee all design projects, from conception to delivery.Design across all stages/touch-points of the branding systemResponsible for mentoring and leading assigned creative staff and being available to critique their work to maintain consistent creative quality and award-winning work.Actively involved in hiring/layoffs, assists in staff reviews, and may recommend promotions based on structured performance assessments. Provides career path direction and development guidance for creative staff on an on-going basis.Coaches and oversees an international team of Art Directors and Designers, providing mentoring and feedback, regularly reviews the work of senior design staff.Actively participates in assigned new business development efforts, leading creative teams and developing client response materials.Works directly with client managers, project managers, user experience leads, and technical directors on assigned projects.Helps maintain active list of creative contractor resources, i.e.: art directors, copywriters, visual designers, photographers, Flash designers/developers, 3D artists, musicians, etcTake ownership of entire projects, providing strong leadership and direction while interfacing with clients, and a wide team of creatives and designers.Requirements
More than 8 years of experience as a Design Director, Art Director or similar roleMust speak fluent English and SpanishPortfolio of completed design projectsHands-on experience with image editing software, like In-Design, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, KeynoteProficient in design software (e.g. InDesign and Illustrator)Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layoutsAttention to visual detailsAbility to meet deadlines and collaborate with a global team in different officesBA degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant fieldPlace destination, Real Estate and Hospitality Marketing Expertise is a plus.Nivel de antigüedad Intermedio
