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Sunday, December 02, 2007

Art Director in New York, NY

Sunday, December 02, 2007
SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.



Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is see their reach and power with the narrowest of vision.



We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.



To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture that inspires growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.



Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, marketing, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it.



Job Title:

Senior Art Director



Job Summary:

As Senior Art Designer you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge marketing and Web solutions. You'll be working in a studio environment with various designers, copywriters, content strategists, and interactive and front-end developers. We are looking for people who are passionate about design, and crave working with other smart people to solve the toughest design challenges. Your proactive approach to creative problem solving will be essential to the success of your team.



Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements.

  • Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs.

  • Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences

  • Create visual prototypes or screens

  • Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation

  • Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables

  • Contribute to the development of the Studio's culture and quality standards

  • Direct contribution to project design and development

  • Delegation of day-to-day responsibilities to other designers, writers and interactive developers

  • Educate other team members, not exclusive to the creative Studio, through project development and performance management



    Experience Guidelines:

  • 6-7 years of industry experience

  • Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education

  • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must.

  • A solid knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs: Mac OS, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, etc

  • A solid understanding of online and offline production

  • Passion for design and eagerness to mentor and elevate with other creative people

  • Self motivated, organized and accountable

  • Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence

  • Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members and client

  • Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms

  • A solid understanding of Informational architecture practices

  • Worked in a large group environment of 10+.

  • Some travel may be required.



    Education:

    Bachelor's degree required



    About Sapient:



    Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups?Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting?positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.



    Our passion for client success?evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems?is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .



    Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

    Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer



    *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.



    Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.



    Keywords: Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic artist, Art director, Creative director, Strategic designer, Flash designer, visual designer, Senior designer, Senior graphic artist, senior visual designer, senior motion graphic artist, associate creative director, AD, SAD, CD, ACD

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