Art Director (Freelance/Contract Basis)

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities: - Work with a team of creatives and layout artists to execute annual reports, proxy statements, sustainability reports, and other corporate documents for US corporations.

o Ideating and designing compelling studies, putting reader needs and strong company branding at the forefront of your design. o Collaborate with the Manila Production team to deliver a high volume of work on time.
- Communicate and explain design ideas confidently to the Manila production team, the US counterparts and possibly to some US clients.

- Maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of report design trends and the US cultural and business landscape.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent

- Experience in an established Advertising or Creative Agency in the same capacity as Art Director is preferred.

- Preferably more than 5 years of experience specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.

- Preferably 2-4 years of experience managing work of different artists / typesetters.

- Preferably 2-4 years of experience working on Corporate Annual Reports.

- Can do work with minimal supervision and deliver output in a timely manner.

- Willing to work extended hours and during weekends / holidays.

- Can communicate and present clearly and confidently his/her design ideas in written or spoken English or Tagalog.

- Can start as soon as possible.

- Full-Time positions are available

Desired design competencies:
- Expertise in typography, print design, and infographic design

- Ability to conceptualize design quickly to meet fast turnaround times

- Possesses strong problem-solving and information visualization skills.

- Technical knowledge in printing is a plus

- Report design experience (annual reports and sustainability reports) is a plus

Desired design competencies:
- Has high technical skill in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. *

- Interested applicants must present their portfolio

Behavioral Traits Requirements:
- A high degree of integrity and personal responsibility

- A high level of adaptability and tolerance for stress and pressure

- Strong sense of initiative, goal orientation, and enthusiasm

- Willingness to do shift work including night shift, work extended hours and render weekends/holidays work

Originally posted on Himalayas