Art Director

ART DIRECTOR
INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH MARKETING | JULY 2016

ISM is seeking an Art Director to join our fast-paced agency named one of Nashville’s “Best Places to Work” and one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in America. We’re expanding our service offering, settling into our all-new headquarters in Germantown, and bringing on an Art Director with heavy digital chops to lead our design practice. This role reports directly to our Managing Partner and has the opportunity to rise into a Creative Director position as the agency grows. Sound exciting? Read on.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Art Director’s role will be diverse and ever changing as you balance concepting with a whole lot of digital creative, along with the occasional traditional design and branding project. More specifically, you will:

• Lead the design execution for campaigns and deliverables across a wide range of channels, including web, mobile, advertising, email, social, and print.
• Collaborate with the Content, Technology, Integrated Marketing, and Accounts departments to generate the big idea and distill those ideas into actionable visual solutions.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of client pitches/presentations.
• Shepherd the ISM brand itself and corresponding internal sales and marketing assets.
• Be an advocate for a culture of creative innovation, excellence, positivity, and accountability.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years experience at a marketing/advertising agency or brand with heavy digital emphasis. Note: this is not an entry-level role.
• Well-rounded portfolio of client work representing superior design skills across websites and online applications, print, ad campaigns, typography and visual identity (photography and video a major plus).
• Inclination to produce work that balances perfection and production.
• Aptitude to work with account leads, project managers, and management to ensure project deliverables satisfy the client, plus go out on time and under budget.
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as proven ability to develop well-executed documents and presentations.
• Passion for both design and business; never satisfied with status quo.
• Solid understanding of online and offline production.
• Ability to take ownership and manage multiple clients, projects, creative mediums, and deadlines.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, office productivity software, etc. plus a decent understanding of UX, HTML, and CSS.
• Decent understanding of lead generation, content development, and integrated marketing.

ABOUT ISM
Founded in 2005, Industrial Strength Marketing is an integrated marketing solutions provider focused on the industrial sector. Our total industrial marketing solution ranges from strategic agency of record engagements and turnkey inbound lead generation programs to website development, ecommerce, and integrated marketing campaigns that leverage marketing automation, business intelligence, and award-winning design. Born industrial and raised digital, we excel at helping a wide range of enterprises, at varying stages of evolution, align business strategy with the marketing strategies that help them reach their growth and profitability objectives.

In both 2009 and 2013, ISM was named one of Nashville's “Best Places to Work” and in 2015 we were named to the Inc. 5000 list. We’re the perfect mix of small agency sensibilities with large agency resources. We promote a positive, family-friendly atmosphere with ample opportunity for growth and development.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer attractive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, and 401k matching. ISM team members also enjoy the countless benefits, perks, professional development opportunities, and fun associated with ISM’s “Operation Awesome” which includes:

• Life/work balance: work-at-home-days, happy birthdays off (paid), time off for life’s special moments, maternity/paternity perks, 10 paid holidays, and up to four (4) weeks of PTO depending on tenure.
• Wellness program: exercise or healthy living monthly reimbursement.
• Professional development: conference and certification fund, Read-4-Challenge to receive an iPad, company Amazon Kindle account, apprenticeship program, and more.
• Productivity and entrepreneurism: commission for bringing in new business, bonus on cost saving measures, funding for new ideas, and discretionary company-wide profit share.
• Seven Sabbatical: seven week paid “career break” after seven consecutive years of full-time employment.
• Charity: monthly contributions to causes and one paid volunteer service day annually.
• President’s Club: weekend flyaway trip and travel cash for annual team MVP (plus one!).
• Focus Fridays: breakfast plus afternoon out of the office to focus on making ISM the best place to work.
• Tools of the trade: MacBook, Apple display, iPad Mini, Bose noise-cancelling headphones, and swag.

Plus a whole lot of fun such as ISM’s own Culture Club, the occasional Moment of Delight, and more...

TO APPLY
Ready to join our all-star cast? Visit marketstrong.com/careers. Selected applicants will be asked to complete a DISC personality profile. This role is based in Nashville, TN but we will relocate the right candidate.