Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Art Director J. Walter Thompson Worldwide San Francisco

Job Description: • 2-minute read •
At J. Walter Thompson we creative pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business. We have been connecting brands with consumers and creating engaging stories that shift behavior for over 150 years. We currently have over 200 offices in 90 countries that contain 10,000 of the brightest minds in the business. We owe our growing success to the adoption of a set of simple principles we refer to as the 4 C’s: curiosity, collaboration, capability and courage. It is the embodiment of these traits that makes J. Walter Thompson unique. It is also what we look for in potential new hires.
A day in the life:

Design layouts/finished work for print ads, promotional, Shopper, outdoor, Direct Mail, Collateral, Digital (content and ads) and social executions
Responsible for consistency of look across media from original concept through final release
Translate strategic direction, as outlined in a Creative Brief, into powerful advertising communications
Take creative direction and turn work around quickly to meet deadlines
Contribute to the new business activities of the agency
Confidently present ideas both internal and externally
Mentor junior Creatives
Recommend measures to improve work process methods, equipment performance, and quality of product


What you’ll need:

3+ years of relevant work experience
Strong conceptual ability with a strong design sensibility
Working knowledge of latest technologies and trends
Strong Art Direction abilities across all advertising media
Must have critically-acclaimed work
Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Exceptional design aesthetic, solid typography skills and awareness of design trends and innovation
Knowledge of agency processes
Computer Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac literacy is required
Bachelors degree preferred; Portfolio school a plus
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