Art Director (Local or Remote)
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Salary Range</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">: $54,000 - $81,000</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits please click <a href="https://www.simantel.com/careers/" title="https://www.simantel.com/careers/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">here</span></a>.<br><br><u>This is a <b>local or remote</b> position</u>. <b>If you are in the central Illinois area, this role requires you to be in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.</b></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Art Director is a key role in the creative department. Art Directors </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#262626;">have a strong visual aesthetic and art direction skills with the ability to create stunning work. They should be curious, detail-oriented and self-motivated. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">As an Art Director, my objective is:</span></span></span></b></span><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#262626;">To transform clients’ business needs into creative, compelling design for targeted audiences. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">I’m also imaginative and collaborate with my team to create great work that stands out.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">The outcomes I need to produce for clients are:</span></span></span></b></span><ul><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Maintaining complete client confidence in my ability to deliver creative concepts, design and art direction that helps them achieve their goals.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Provide consultive value to clients on how to best visually grab customer’s attention and tell their story.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Create work that stands out, breaks through the clutter and keeps clients coming back for more.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:</span></span></span></b></span><ul><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Help support the needs of the creative team</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Create successful work that inspires my teammates and clients</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Be a positive team player</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">To produce these outcomes, I need to:</span></span></span></b></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Design outstanding traditional and digital experiences that engage audiences and meet client marketing objectives</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Work with other team members to concept ideas and bring them to life across all marketing channels</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Work with Senior Art Directors/Creative Directors in selection of all resources/purchases needed to fulfill production of each project</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Work with production personnel, providing complete input, with any instruction and supervision required to smoothly complete production of approved assets</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Direct and supervise Designers and Freelancers assigned to projects, as requested</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Direct photography sessions, video shoots, etc.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Strive to stay current in skills, knowledge and software applications</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Do my homework...ideas that are not inspired by insights inspire no one</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Present my ideas to internal teams and clients in a way that tells a compelling story</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Work proactively. Balance multiple projects and deadlines without losing my cool</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Be brilliant as much as possible</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">The skills and abilities I require are:</span></span></span></b></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">3+ years of direct job-related experience as a Designer or Art Director…agency experience gives you a huge edge. Demonstrate that you are current on industry trends. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications or similar concentration preferred</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">A portfolio that represents a range of design styles, diversity of projects, and a clear personal aesthetic (please include a link to your online portfolio when applying)</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Passion for emerging technology and a hunger to innovate</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">The ability to concept and ideate solutions for client needs</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team environment</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Dynamic presentation and communication skills</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Communicative, flexible and patient under tight deadlines</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Proficient in Mac-based Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">To produce these outcomes, I have decision-making authority over the following:</span></span></span></b></span></span><ul><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Proposed concepts and design choices</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Job and career development</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:130%;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Daily schedule aligned to project deadlines</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Leading indicators of my success are: </span></span></span></b></span><ul><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Ability and recognition to push yourself and other creative to produce the best work possible. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Meeting agency and client deadlines</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Internal team satisfaction</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Client satisfaction</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Long-term indicators of my success are:</span></span></span></b></span><ul><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Growth in agency knowledge</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Growth in client knowledge</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Increased proficiency in work</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Growth in agency and client relationships</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="5Simantelbullets" style="margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">Creating work that has measured success</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><span><span style="line-height:130%;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="color:#000000;">By applying to Simantel and uploading your resume, you are opting-in to receive communications from Simantel regarding your application.<br><br>Simantel offers an attractive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, flexible work arrangements, holiday pay and a comprehensive benefits program.<br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.<br><br>Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.</span></span></span></span><br><br>