Art Director, Key Art
ViacomCBS
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Full Time Job
The Art Director is required to develop a wide range of creative solutions to promote our original series. This person is responsible for the conceptualization and design of key art images for varying projects including drama series, come-dies, sports, special events and documentary films. Must be able to think strategically, work quickly, generate a multitude of ideas and have a sophisticated aesthetic.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conceptualize and Illustrate key art comps: The majority of this person's time will be spent creating key art comps for as many as 4 or 5 series at a time. This includes researching images, brainstorming with the creative teams and developing high-end Photoshop illustrations to be presented to upper management, producers and talent for approval. Work should reflect the ability and willingness to take chances, while at the same time communicating effectively and meeting strategic objectives.
• Assist Creative Directors: This person will work closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters and Program Marketing to develop creative key art solutions that reflect a ''premium'' sensibility and are strategically sound. The Art Director is required to assist and take direction from the Creative Directors. This involves photo research / preparing comps and style boards for presentations / developing shot lists for photo shoots / assisting on set / handling pre and post produc-tion comps and layouts.
• Oversee outside vendors: such as stock photo agencies, comp/sketch artists, retouchers and photographers. Must be detail oriented and be able to give clear direction and feedback for on set photo shoots and also post production
• Keep current with design trends and emerging computer applications.
• Other duties may include conceptualization and design of consumer and trade ads, out-of-home tactics, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Resourceful: This person must be a strong conceptual thinker and know how to find or create the elements (photos, tex-tures, graphics, imagery) needed to illustrate their ideas.
Computer skills: OUTSTANDING PHOTOSHOP SKILLS A MUST. Also proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and basic HTML knowledge a plus.
Good interpersonal skills: Must interact well with a variety of personalities. Work well under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
Excellent communication skills: must be able to express ideas effectively and clearly both verbally and visually.
JOB EXPERIENCE
8 years in graphic design including Network/Entertainment experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
ABOUT US:
SHOWTIME continues to make its mark across the cultural landscape with one of the most successful programming lineups in television - featuring critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME has an unparalleled roster of hit original content, including some of the top scripted series in cable: SHAMELESS and BILLIONS. The network is the home to rich, bold and inventive storytelling in series like THE CHI, THE L WORD: GENERATION Q, CITY ON A HILL, WORK IN PROGRESS, BACK TO LIFE and BLACK MONDAY, along with limited series THE GOOD LORD BIRD, YOUR HONOR and THE COMEY RULE. Unscripted programming includes the brand's first ever late-night talk show, DESUS & MERO. Recent lauded docu-series and documentary films include COUPLES THERAPY, LOVE FRAUD, OUTCRY, THE REAGANS, KINGDOM OF SILENCE and BELUSHI, as well as Emmy®-winning news series VICE and political documentary series THE CIRCUS.
FUNCTION: Creative