Full-Time Art Director
RR Donnelley is hiring a remote Full-Time Art Director. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Warrenville, IL based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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The Art Director will be part of a creative team and will help to lead the design of both print and digital tactics while providing creative direction. 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, including digital, print, and experiential.
- Contribute to original designs and concepts.
- Oversee and ensure Brand consistency and quality across marketing production work.
- Ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
- Mentor creative team members.
- Collaborate with creative, copy, and digital teams.
- 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 print production and/or online deployment.
- Provides production support to produce technically correct, print-ready mechanicals for release.
- Interacts regularly with clients, creative partners, and other team members as needed for the completion of assigned projects.
- Interprets marketing ideas and turns them into visual reality at a world-class level.
- Collaborates across teams to help create top-line campaigns which push the boundaries.
- Solves business challenges through smart creative design.
- Takes ownership, leads initiatives, and successfully executes through all stages of creative development on target, on time, and on budget.
- Effective communication with peers, senior management, and clients across all topics from business to creative.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in a discipline-related field
- 5+ yrs. of relevant experience
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality work across digital (web, mobile, UI/UX) and print (branding, packaging, collateral), demonstrating creativity, versatility, and attention to detail
- Experience in retail, agency, or in-house environments, with a track record of designing for both digital platforms and print media
- Proficiency in industry-standard design tools is required: Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), and Microsoft 365
- Deep understanding of UI/UX design principles, including wireframing, prototyping, user flows, interaction design, and accessibility standards
- Confident presenting and articulating design concepts to stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams
- Strong experience preparing artwork for print production, including prepress, file setup, color management, and working with external vendors
- Demonstrated ability to manage both print and digital projects from concept through execution, while maintaining brand consistency and visual quality
- Working knowledge of front-end development, allowing for seamless collaboration with developers on digital builds
- Strong visual design skills with a focus on layout, typography, design systems, and responsive design for web and mobile interfaces
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret feedback, understand business needs, and translate them into creative solutions
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality results
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with experience using project and workflow tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira, or Monday
- Copywriting skills and creative ideation capabilities are a plus