Art Director

Craft Agency Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Manchester is seeking an Art Director who thrives on creativity and collaboration. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines while working in a hybrid model that offers flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing various formats and a solid understanding of design processes, ready to impress with their artistic sensibility and attention to detail. Join a progressive agency that prioritizes mental well-being and offers generous perks.

Benefits

Great holiday package

Early finish on Fridays

Mental well-being focus

Learning & development opportunities

Discounts and memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your work across various formats.
• Solid understanding of design processes and execution.

Responsibilities

• Handcraft visually engaging work that connects with audiences.
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate effectively with the team in the studio.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Time Management

Detail Orientation

Job description

The Company

This leading communications agency is not just full-service, they’re global too! They’ve been making a mark for close to 40 years now, and with no signs of slowing down, they’re committed to delivering creative thinking, paired with fresh perspectives and a progressive approach.

As an established agency that knows what it’s doing when it comes to delivering top-notch work in the modern-day healthcare landscape, they’ve attracted some real talent over the years and are now on the lookout for an Art Director to join their ranks!

What’s on Offer?

• £33,000 – £40,000
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Great holiday package
• Early finish on a Friday!
• Plenty of perks – discounts, memberships, and more
• Big focus on mental well-being
• Enhanced parental leave
• Great learning & development opportunities

The Position

A self-starter who can balance multiple projects like a pro, you’ll handcraft work that visually engages and connects with its audiences.

Telling stories through all of your creative output, you’ll take real ownership of your projects. Making the most of your keen eye for detail and your unmatched execution skills, you’ll stick to deadlines and budgets with ease, keeping everything and everyone in check.

Confident and collaborative, you’ll quickly become a great presence in the studio, working well with the team around you by pulling on your communication skills as well as your good time management and task prioritisation.

What We’re Looking For

An Art Director who immerses themselves in creativity and culture, and combines their artistic sensibilities with a solid understanding of design processes.

You’ll be someone who can get right to the heart of a brief, able to understand the target market, and ensure the execution is accurate, high-quality and ready to exceed expectations.

We want to see a portfolio that’s out to impress, so be sure to showcase your work across various formats and your strong eye for aesthetics and visual details. What we really want to see is plenty of well-crafted executions in there!