Art Director/Designer

LA Managed Services is looking for an exceptional Art Director/Designer for one of our largest clients. The ideal candidate will also have some experience in motion graphic design. This position will be on-site in Culver City T/W/TH and remote Mondays and Fridays.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and grow the brand-design direction
• Provide strong design support to all the creative leads in the design department
  • This includes key visual design for both product and talent, landing-page design support, packaging, product-video design direction, branding, title cards, and more.
• Function as a hands-on team member throughout all phases of design — from ideation to production and QC

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven (portfolio required) taste and excellence in graphic design, photoshop, layout, and typography
• Strong eye for layout and type design is a must
• Required - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote expertise
• Nice to have - Figma, Cinema 4D, After Effects or Final Cut
• Exceptional work ethic, team mindset, and eagerness to contribute process related issues
• Strong photo retouching and image compositing skills

The Perks:

• This is a contract role with an hourly pay range of $50-$60/hr 
• The anticipated duration of this position is 12 months
• Sick pay will be accrued at a rate dependent upon your location 
• Hybrid Work Environment: Mon & Fri- Remote ; Tues/Wed/Thurs- On-Site in Culver City 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extended periods of desk work:

The role necessitates prolonged periods of sitting, engaging in tasks such as conceptualization, design development, and project oversight.

Communication:

Effective communication is pivotal in this position, requiring regular verbal exchanges during team meetings, client interactions, and while providing guidance to creative teams.

Presentation activities:

Capable of crafting and refining presentations, as well as confidently delivering them. This may involve standing for short durations and engaging in public speaking.

Visual acuity:

Sharp visual acuity is essential for scrutinizing creative assets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a keen eye for detail in design work. Ability to accurately discern and differentiate between a wide range of colors. A keen eye for detail and the capability to interpret color variations correctly are essential.

Utilization of technology:

Proficiency with various computer software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike), is indispensable. This entails precise manual dexterity and adept eye-hand coordination.

Multi-tasking:

The role demands adept management of multiple projects concurrently, necessitating the ability to prioritize effectively and seamlessly transition between tasks while upholding meticulous attention to detail.

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