Art Director - Discovery Communications - Washington

Job description
We are seeking candidates for the position of Art Director to be located in our Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters.

Position Summary:
Responsibilities include Art Direction, Design and Supervision for a full-service advertising/design group specializing in Design and Creation National Advertising Campaigns with the ability to generate 360 concepts that include all media from Digital, Social, Print Ads, Collateral, Direct Mail, Brochures, Posters, Exhibits, Audio Visual, Video Design, Packaging, Radio and Television as well as various other formats to support and promote Discovery Channel.

Responsibilities:
1. 50%- Establish and execute, Digital print advertising, web advertising, out of home media, various collateral and other formats as needed for Discovery Channel, Consumer Products, and cross network projects.
2. 20% - Concepting Big Idea campaigns seeing them through presentation to Internal Group as well as the Client.
3. 10% - Mentoring of staff Designers to contingent workers, outside venders and internal venders, to coordinate needs and resources, insuring quality, and timely delivery of projects within budget and on strategy.
4. 10% - Coordinate and manage the release of proper files, initiate and organize photo-shoots, select and assign illustration, follow-through and management of projects from conception to completion.
5. 10% - Administrative duties include accurate accounting through documentation and monitoring of time spent on projects. Proper and timely preparation of photo-rights. Accuracy and follow-through on all departmental procedures.

Desired Skills and Experience
* 5-8 years advertising experience in related fields of study listed above.
* Bachelor’s degree or trade school degree in advertising/design /communications or art.
* Well versed in Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver).
* Proficiency in After Effects and 3D rendering a plus.
* Excellent typographical and concept design skills essential.
* Must be team player and be able to work on several projects under tight deadline situations.
* Cable or entertainment advertising/design experience or strong agency background preferred.
* Must have legal right to work in the United States
Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

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