Art Director
Description
ART DIRECTOR
Job Title: Art Director
Group/Team: Creative
Reports to: Creative Director, Director of Creative
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full Time
Travel Requirements: 30%, passport required
WHO WE ARE
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The experiential Art Director will be responsible for the overall event look and feel, as well as build-drawings and other deliverables associated with event design. The Art Director liaises and engages with vendors as necessary to accomplish all of these deliverables and work within the agency's team with both full time and freelance resources as necessary. The Art Director acts as a mentor for the Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Interns on the team and plays a vital role in their career development.
The experiential Art Director will be responsible for the overall event look and feel, as well as build-drawings and other deliverables associated with event design. The Art Director liaises and engages with vendors as necessary to accomplish all of these deliverables and work within the agency's team with both full time and freelance resources as necessary. The Art Director acts as a mentor for the Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Interns on the team and plays a vital role in their career development.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Must have a Portfolio displaying work examples
- 6+ years of proven, hands-on creative leadership as an art director or in an artistic profession
- Passion for our craft
- Freelance experience or corporate client relationship experience
- Integrated marketing and event experience
- Graphic Design experience
- Experience working with Fortune 100 clients
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Proven leadership and experience in cultivating teams
- Experience coordinating activities with other artistic and creative individuals
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implementing the overall look/feel for the event.
- Technical drawings for all build elements.
- Site layouts for permitting and production purposes.
- Oversee decor sourcing and provide direction.
- Provide direction to scenic vendors and manage material selection.
- Oversight of the build process to ensure quality and accuracy true to drawings.
- Input as requested by the producer to maintain consistent look/feel across all elements.
- Onsite artistic direction to ensure accurate concept implementation.
- Current projected design/build list to include (but not be limited to):
- Entrances (pier, VIP and general admission).
- Art installations (a minimum of two within layout).
- Food court areas.
- Main performance stage design.
- VIP performance stage design.
- VIP pier environment (lounges, demo installations and catering).
- Fun house (custom activation).
- Gaming tent design (interior).
- Deloitte hospitality tent design (interior).
- Viewing platform (with canopy).
- Lounge/food tent design (interior).
- Demo installation builds.
- Perimeter fence branding.
- Specialty catering/entertainment moments (consultation in layout).
- General event site layout.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- Full time position
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
- 100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexibility in work schedules
- Generous time off
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $96,000 - $130,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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