Art Director

Creative/ProductionHybrid Remote, Detroit, Michigan


Description

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. Every day, we bring our clients’ stories to life in ways that inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places.
 
MMGY has an immediate opening for an Art Director in our Detroit, MI office who’s looking to go places. You’ll work on campaigns for some of the best travel brands in the business, so conceptual thinking and looking at the world a little differently is a must. To apply, include your portfolio filled with ideas showcasing your personality, conceptual thinking and ability to execute. Our team of passionate, fun, hungry for more and slightly travel-obsessed people can’t wait to meet you.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
 
● Strive to become a travel industry expert
● Idea-first thinking and design-based execution to help sell the team’s ideas.
● Ability to drive projects from from concept to execution – building out creative concepts and ushering through production across multiple mediums (digital, video,OOH, print)
● Prepare and organize client-ready work to present to the Creative Director and the ability to communicate design decisions and recommendations.
● Participate in regular client-facing presentations
● Help foster an energetic, team-centered work environment. Work closely with Art Directors and Copywriters currently on the teams to provide clear direction and development support
● Stay current on design, campaign and social trends
● Work closely with other agency teams to ensure client goals are achieved
● Be a self-starter and create your own, proactive creative opportunities
● Occasional out-of-town travel required
 
Qualifications:
● Industry-related field and/or at least 2-years equivalent work experience
● Advanced understanding of design, conceptual ideation, and typography. Illustration skills a plus.
● Understanding of media channel deliverables and ability to deliver to vendor specs
● Strong time management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
● Knowledge of the state and passion for travel is celebrated
 
MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy.  Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.