RR Donnelley & Sons
Overview
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
The Art Director will be part of a creative team and will help to lead the design and creative direction efforts. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready and eager to bring your special sauce to every project no matter how large or small the challenge.
Responsibilities
Lead creative development for projects
Contribute to original designs and concepts
Oversee and ensure Brand consistency and quality across all production work
Ensure timely and accurate project deliverables
Mentor creative team members
Collaborate with designers and project managers
Remain current with industry best practices and apply them to the development of creativity
Art directs new and production-based projects
Follows projects throughout all stages of projects
Interacts regularly with clients, creative partners, and other team members as needed for the completion of assigned projects
Interprets client ideas and turns them into visual reality at a world-class level
Solves business challenges through smart creative design
Takes ownership, leads initiatives, and successfully executes through all stages of project on target, on time, and on budget
Effective communication with peers, senior management, and clients across all topics from business to creative
Participates in some recruiting and hiring process and is responsible for onboarding and training new employees
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education
Minimum:
4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline-related field
Years of Experience
Minimum:
5+ years of relevant experience
Skills and Certifications
An impressive portfolio of imaginative work showcasing a variety of experience
Retail, agency, or in-house corporate design experience preferred
Well-versed in Macintosh platform (OSX) and industry-standard applications
Must be highly proficient in Adobe CS software and other applicable programs
Experience presenting/pitching concepts to internal clients and external customers and sourcing vendors
New ideas, great design sense, copywriting skills (a plus), and the ability to prepare projects for print are essential
Understanding of print production, basic web development, and good user interface concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding to execute the work according to the customers\' needs
Expertise with relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications
Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high-quality work, and projecting a positive attitude
Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time-management skills
Additional Information RRD's current salary range for this role is $84,100 to $134,600 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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The Art Director will be part of a creative team and will help to lead the design and creative direction efforts. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready and eager to bring your special sauce to every project no matter how large or small the challenge.
Responsibilities
Lead creative development for projects
Contribute to original designs and concepts
Oversee and ensure Brand consistency and quality across all production work
Ensure timely and accurate project deliverables
Mentor creative team members
Collaborate with designers and project managers
Remain current with industry best practices and apply them to the development of creativity
Art directs new and production-based projects
Follows projects throughout all stages of projects
Interacts regularly with clients, creative partners, and other team members as needed for the completion of assigned projects
Interprets client ideas and turns them into visual reality at a world-class level
Solves business challenges through smart creative design
Takes ownership, leads initiatives, and successfully executes through all stages of project on target, on time, and on budget
Effective communication with peers, senior management, and clients across all topics from business to creative
Participates in some recruiting and hiring process and is responsible for onboarding and training new employees
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education
Minimum:
4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline-related field
Years of Experience
Minimum:
5+ years of relevant experience
Skills and Certifications
An impressive portfolio of imaginative work showcasing a variety of experience
Retail, agency, or in-house corporate design experience preferred
Well-versed in Macintosh platform (OSX) and industry-standard applications
Must be highly proficient in Adobe CS software and other applicable programs
Experience presenting/pitching concepts to internal clients and external customers and sourcing vendors
New ideas, great design sense, copywriting skills (a plus), and the ability to prepare projects for print are essential
Understanding of print production, basic web development, and good user interface concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding to execute the work according to the customers\' needs
Expertise with relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications
Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high-quality work, and projecting a positive attitude
Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time-management skills
Additional Information RRD's current salary range for this role is $84,100 to $134,600 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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