ABOUT THE JOB
Looking for a career where your ideas are valued? Where you can make an immediate impact? Learn important leadership skills beyond your creative skills? And grow your confidence daily with exposure to talented mentors all around you? AccessU is looking for an Associate Art Director to create compelling design solutions and ensure project alignment.
In this position, you report to the Senior VP of Creative Services.
YOUR FOCUS
- Be responsible for creating design solutions for a variety of products across a variety of media, including websites, digital, point of sale, print ads, posters, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications, and corporate identity
- Help monitor project timelines for your fellow creatives and proactively address any delays or issues that may arise
- Act as a bridge between teams within the agency to ensure that everyone is aligned and informed about project status and changes
WHAT YOU POSSESS
- A degree in art, design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in a related role.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of projects from concept to completion.
- A competitive person with low drama and high energy.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Desire to work closely with copywriters, designers, and other team members to ensure strategic and memorable creative solutions.
- Capability to assist art directors and designers with their projects.
- Ad agency experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly design programs in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
- Experience with creative AI tools is a plus, but not required.
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative abilities and design skills.
BENEFITS
Join AccessU’s innovative team and play a pivotal role in driving our agency's success. We offer a competitive salary, a vibrant and creative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply now to become part of our team of passionate professionals.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Generous PTO and flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- Company Retirement Plan
ABOUT ACCESSU
As a full-service creative agency, AccessU specializes in websites, videos, and smart digital strategies. Our passion is generating leads and exceeding KPIs. Our mission is helping our clients live their mission. At AccessU, we take care of business with three core values: tenacity, care, and beauty.
We are curious by nature; nimble, scrappy, and low maintenance by design. We fervently dig into a brand, and it becomes our own.
We’re not the biggest agency in the world, but that only ignites our competitive spirit. For us, every job is a chance to prove ourselves and outdo ourselves.
Responsiveness is our superpower. We’re fast, but we’re obsessed with the fine details. We deliver quality, yes. We just do it quickly. We’re also the kind of agency where every client is everyone’s responsibility, where we’re all invested in a client’s success.
Diversity of people and perspectives is one of our greatest strengths.
Do something big with us!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Roanoke, VA 24016 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Roanoke, VA 24016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person