Sr. Art Director

TMA is looking for a Senior Art Director who is an integrated brand marketing pro to join our agency in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. The Senior Art Director must be a brand steward, and will live to give brands voice and relevance, and bring them to life through scroll stopping social content. The Senior Art Director will comprise the roles of creative visionary, strategist, problem solver, and motivational speaker. The net result will be masterful brand voice across every marketing touchpoint and work that resonates with exactly the right people.

About you: 

You have the ability to take a seemingly simple ask and deliver a well thought out, compellingly designed solution and you can do it lightning fast. You recognize that what we do should be fun and fulfilling and celebrate your team and every person in it. You have the ability to roll with the punches and keep smiling, you love to laugh and are looking for a team that feels like friends

Responsibilities:

• Handling all art direction duties within a group, from social content to ads to presentation visuals
• Understanding input from creative directors and clients, and effectively applying feedback to creative executions.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cultural, design, and business trends
• Building effective relationships with teammates and clients
• Maintaining a flexible work schedule, as weekend and extended workdays are sometimes necessary
• Demonstrating knowledge of the marketplace our clients operate in, strategy, and the competitive landscape

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director
• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field (advertising, graphic design, visual arts, etc.)
• Experience in social media preferred
• Strong problem-solving, communications, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivation and ability to creatively and strategically solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of brand development, the creative process, and where social media plays a role with some aspects of concepting and big idea ideation
• Ability to brainstorm in large groups and develop big promotional ideas from beginning to end
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS5 or above
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Keynote a plus
• Basic animation abilities necessary
• Solid portfolio, available online
• The job duties of this role require candidates to be fully vaccinated.

TMA Perks & Benefits:

• Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshops  
• Culture events throughout the year (just virtually now!)  
• Communities to connect with:  
• TMACares (Volunteering)  
• DiscoverTMA (Furthering diversity and inclusion)  
• TMA Women’s Initiative (Fostering the growth and achievements of women)  
• Wellness Group (Helping to improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of employees)  
• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Summer Flex Days
• Robust holiday schedule  
• Parental leave  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans 
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan