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Art Director (SF)

Fluid is searching for a freelance or full-time Interactive Art Director lead with the passion, talent and experience to create truly innovative web experiences. We are looking for a concept-driven visual problem solver with expert design chops and a desire to define the next generation of consumer shopping experiences for digital retail. This pivotal role is responsible for designing “best-practice” shopping experiences that are elegant, intuitive, achieve marketing goals and are brand-appropriate.

At Fluid you will be responsible for creating interactive experiences for global consumer brands such as The North Face, Vans, JanSport, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, Craftsman, and Kenmore.

As Interactive Art Director, you will take a lead design role on select accounts from concept to launch. You will be both hands-on and high-level, creating key design work as well as directing your team of designers and production artists. You will work closely with your Creative Director and clients throughout a project, including determining creative requirements, presenting design deliverables and iterating to perfection. The proven ability to balance multiple projects successfully and collaborate across disciplines is critical in our cross-functional environment.

Experience:

  • Live a digital lifestyle!
  • Hands-on experience creating exceptional digital brand experiences
  • 4+ years experience in an interactive agency or working directly for a nationally recognized consumer brand. Ideally with at least 2 years experience as an art director within an interactive or integrated agency.
  • Experience interacting directly with clients and a track record for developing strong working relationships, eliciting client vision & direction, and presenting & selling creative concepts
  • Direct experience creating pure brand interactive, social and viral
  • Degree in interactive, communication design (graphic design) or animation (highly desired but not required).

Responsibilities:

  • Create multiple design concepts from creative brief
  • Interpret and translate wireframes into tangible and compelling experiences
  • Follow creative direction and client brand guidelines, establish design patterns and extensions
  • Work collaboratively with UX, copywriters, project management, other designers and production team
  • Prepare files for HTML, Flash Production and Style Guides
  • Ensure flawless execution, delivered to specification…on time
  • Mentors, trains, and develops junior members of team
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive personality
  • Stays abreast of technological innovations in graphic design, online shopping and social media

Essentials:

  • Live a digital lifestyle! You should be an active participant in social media (Facebook, Twitter…)
  • Passion for innovation!
  • Expertise in visual design, interaction design and motion design (Flash AS & AfterEffects)
  • Expert hands-on knowledge of Adobe CS suite
  • Exceptional client presentation skills and the ability to articulate design process and justification
  • Have an online portfolio of beautifully designed work
  • Ability to be both hands-on and provide clear direction to others
  • Rigorous attention to detail and personal organization
  • Professional and graceful under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Respectful and clear communicator
  • A reasonably good sense of humor

Fluid

At Fluid, you will join a vibrant group of people with a passion for ideas and innovation.

Fluid focuses exclusively in digital experience for global brands including Reebok, The North Face, Vans, JanSport, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, Craftsman, and Kenmore. Fluid is located at South Park in San Francisco, California, and is BART, CalTrain and Muni accessible.

Introduce Yourself: Online (no recruiters or firms please)

Please send your portfolio URL, a letter of interest, salary requirements, and resume detailing your specific background. Tell us a little about yourself and how you approach the discipline of design. We will review submissions and contact you if you meet the criteria listed above.

Keywords: Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, Art Director, Visual Designer, Senior Designer, Web Designer, Visual Design, Interactive Design, eCommerce, e-commerce, Digital Retail, Flash Animator, Flash Developer, Flash Designer