Art Director
WWE
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2012 8:21:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Are you a ’'hands-on’' Art Director?
WWE has an exciting opportunity for a conceptual Art Director to join our Creative Services team in Stamford, CT.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work directly with Creative Director, Copywriters, and other Art Directors to develop off-air creative from concept to completion
* Explore/develop/produce innovative ideas appropriate to the client's marketing strategy within stated deadline and budget
* Develop multiple concepts that deliver strategic creative
* Defend strength of ideas while remaining open to alternatives and future directions that may be deemed more effective
* Promote design and visual ideas that are fresh, original, and feature unexpected elements
* Corroborate with production, ensuring quality work that is on time
* Inform studio and traffic managers of scope of work assignments and timing of anticipated deadlines as early as possible in order to facilitate planning and scheduling of studio resources as well as other necessary departments
* Keep current on the latest techniques of design, graphics, layout, typography and photography; seek new and innovative techniques
* Keep current with WWE programs, characters, storylines, and products
Requirements:
* 7+ years of related experience as a Designer/Art Director (focused on off-air)
* Strong portfolio exhibiting concept and design with a focus on logo development and type skills
* Proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (ability to illustrate a plus )
* Portfolio should demonstrate cutting edge print work that stands out from the clutter, fresh thinking and a creative approach to problem solving
* Conceptual thinker
* Proactive team player and problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Knowledge of all phases of production
* Photo shoot experience a plus
* Must include a link to your on-line portfolio/website to demonstrate your Design talent and skill set