Art Director

Description

Got a sharp eye for design and a brain that buzzes with big ideas?

Invariant seeks an art director to join our growing Strategic Communications and Public Affairs team. You’ll work within our Content Studio team to develop visual storytelling for our clients and articulate creative ideation that supports client objectives.

Our clients range from well-known Fortune 500 companies to the most disruptive start-ups in the country. We help our clients solve complex challenges and create opportunities for growth.

Invariant is a different kind of firm. We look at communications, public affairs, government relations, and business strategy holistically. You will do challenging, impactful work here. If that sounds interesting to you, come join us.

What You’ll Do

• Identify opportunities for creative development aligned to client objectives and integrated efforts
• Develop visual identities that fit client branding and align to client objectives, often public affairs initiatives
• Pitch breakthrough ideas that inspire conceptual, big thinking that clients can say “yes” to
• Develop and design high-end creative assets that can be used and versioned by the team.
• Provide visual direction and oversee creative development across print, collateral, digital and OOH assets. Share design best practices throughout the workcycle.
• Manage a small team of designers and creatives, including freelancers
• Ensure adherence to client brand and style guidelines during development
• Oversee the production process, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines
• Oversees translation of concepts into storyboards where necessary
• Attend and provide visual direction at photo and video shoots
• Present design concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively
• Support client relationship management by attending client and internal calls and functioning as a creative expert, contributing recommendations and POV as needed
• Collaborate with content and social teams to develop and produce strategies
• Collaborate with strategic communications and government relations teams to provide integrated client service
• Contribute to business development efforts by overseeing creative ideation for proposed strategies
  
  

Who You Are

• 8 years of progressive experience in design, including 5+ years in senior designer or art director roles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects.
• Experience in leveraging creative strategy as part of reputation management
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a creative team.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles
• Knowledge of accessibility principles
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing preferred
  
  

The target salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 USD annually. The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data.

In addition, our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm; commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits.

Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.