Art Director-LBE
Discovery Communications
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/26/2019 7:31:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Art Director oversees the development of renderings as per the needs of a given project ensuring they meet Discovery’s Brand requirements. The position also art directs visual designs when appropriate and is responsible for recruiting and managing third party design, graphic artists, illustrators and other necessary creative professionals as warranted by the particular needs of a given project.
Responsibilities
1. Bring conceptual strategies to life by directing guides, renderings, illustrations, and typography that translate ideas into real world experiences.
2. Oversee and directs the execution of all applicable project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality.
3. Direct all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience.
4. Act as “vision-keeper” for internal and external partners. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members. Drives the story for the project and evolves as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended experience.
5. Work closely with the Manager, Location Based Entertainment to translate brand promise into compelling experiences that meet Discovery’s expectations and drive revenue.
6. Work closely with internal and external partners to develop immersive environments that extend past the Discovery brand.
7. Design branding materials, marketing materials, promotions and style guides.
8. Develop and maintain compatible working relationships with client and agency partners, as well as manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive product strategy and execution.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
* Seven plus years professional design experience with an understanding of and experience with design for Location Based Entertainment.
* Five years entertainment industry experience.
* Training in and/or a demonstrable understanding of the basic principles of art including perspective, lighting, balance, and color relationships.
* Strong leader who is a customer-obsessed, inspiring, and capable of forging strong cross-team partnerships with other business leaders and executives.
* Strong executive presence with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Experience setting creative direction and design aesthetic, and defining durable mechanisms to enforce high standards for design excellence.
* Excellent creative development skills with a history that includes the invention of brand design language, as well as line extensions and brand evolution.
* Stylistically flexible.
* Ability to consistently generate and execute new ideas.
* Ability to direct the design of others (both internal staff, and external partners and creative agencies).
* Proven track record that includes: vendor management, timeline management, product & content development, negotiating skills and budget management.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills to manage both internal and external resources and work in a collaborative cross-functional team.
* Expert knowledge of design software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to travel domestically and internationally.
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Los Angeles, California, LA, CA