ABOUT SIMPLEVIEW:

Simpleview is a software development, data analytics and digital marketing firm that supports destination marketing organizations to reach their tourism marketing goals with first-in-class digital products and services. We believe our customers -- towns, cities, states and nations across the globe -- have a role to play in creating great experiences for visitors, for the people who call them home and for businesses and workers who rely on travel to sustain their local economies.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to add to our professional, dedicated and hard-working team, an independent, talented, and well-versed Art Director with a great work ethic who thrives in organizations that constantly seek to adapt and evolve.

The Art Director works to conceptualize strategic solutions that achieve goals and generate new ideas. They oversee designers in the creation of custom designs that are innovative and resonate emotionally with our clients and their audiences. The Art Director uses their technical skills, product knowledge and thorough research skills to determine which tools and elements to utilize in order to support and represent the design concept. They strive to do what’s best for the business and work to stay on the forefront of design and technology. They serve as a technical resource for other designers by providing guidance and training to support the team. The Art Director actively works to support and assist the Director of Operations and Sr. Art Director to meet company and department goals and carry out the mission/vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides proper technical oversight for Simpleview products and website integrations.
• Presents and/or pitches website and digital design work like website prototypes and/or visual identity offerings.
• Prepares for and conducts strategic meetings with clients that align with major milestones and creative deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities for upsell and can make thoughtful recommendations that may realize an improved or more efficient outcome.
• Makes strategic decisions in a timely manner and communicates them successfully to internal and external teams.
• Proactively manages complex projects with thorough preparedness in order to meet deadlines.
• Conducts ongoing product training and design implementation best practices to ensure quality standards.
• Maintains awareness of project scope to ensure delivery of assets that are under budget, on time, and meet internal and external expectations.
• Leads creative direction based on the capabilities of Simpleview software, principles of UX, responsive design, and clients’ brand guidelines.
• Directly reports to the Sr. Art Director and works to uphold larger department initiatives determined by the Director of Operations.
• Manages a team of designers and conducts regular check-ins, 1-on-1s, and provides opportunities for career development and individualized training or mentorship.
• Completes time entries on a daily basis to ensure proper tracking of project scope/completion, budget, and personal capacity.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the working days/weeks within the year.
• Must be able to assist Sales and Professional Services teams with pitches and pre-contract scope calls when necessary.
• Develops relationships with clients and remains engaged from start to finish of a project.
• Has working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe XD and understands the realistic time it takes to complete various design deliverables.
• Excellent time management skills as it pertains to personal tasks, design workflows and project deliverables.
• Must be collaborative in order to work with and lead cross functional teams.
• Upholds open, clear, and proactive lines of communication with all members of the team.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Has at least 8 years of combined experience as a designer and/or Art Director.
• Previous supervisory and employee management experience is preferred.
• Experience with client-facing communication and sales strategy is a bonus.
• Knowledge of designing for various digital marketing strategies like campaigns, landing pages, and ads.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Professionals with solid skills and solid principles
• People who know the web like an old friend
• Employees who thrive on problem solving and figuring things out
• Someone other people want to work with (organized, easy-going, non-toxic)

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Fulfilling work at a company that makes an impact in hundreds of communities across the globe
• The ability to set a career trajectory and move along a growth path
• Great co-workers, including geeks, parents, artists, gamers, veterans and average joes and janes
• 100% paid medical benefits for employees and short-term disability paid by the company options for vision, dental, long-term disability & life
• 401(k) with employer match

This position is available for remote working. 

Unless otherwise stated on the job description as location-specific, most of our positions are eligible for remote work. At this time, Simpleview can currently only employ remote staff who reside in the following U.S. states, Canadian Province, and United Kingdom: Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Qualified candidates, please apply by going online at: https://www.simpleviewinc.com/our-world/staff/join-our-team/.

Please submit your resumes using the APPLY NOW function below.

Simpleview provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.