Monday, June 23, 2008

Junior Art Director in Dallas, TX

Position will be in Dallas, TX

Summary
Creates concepts and visual designs that meet the strategic parameters of the creative brief (or assignment) with an attitude of confidence and enthusiasm that takes the work to the next level. Manages the visual design elements from concept through prepress (i.e., illustration, photography, final art).
Key Accountabilities
1. Develops thorough understanding of clients business as well as their competitors
2. Can successfully navigate and challenge a strategy
3. Solicits “the right information” up front translating to a better product the first time
4. Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms
5. Strong presenter with effective written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally (i.e., clients and vendors)
6. Successfully executes programs within established budgets and time frame, on strategy, and in accordance with client expectations and TPN quality standards
7. Partners effectively with other creatives and across agency multidisciplinary teams
8. Resourceful researcher, keeps abreast of social trends and culture
9. Provides final electronic files to prepress department in accordance with established guidelines and procedures to ensure highest quality and most efficient processing of final art
Core Skills
1. Technical skills
a. Be skilled in the latest versions of the following: the Macintosh operating system,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
2. Organizational skills
a. Ability to organize and format information
3. Understands and utilizes TPN��s core tools:
a. Six Sigma
b. Advantage
4. Sound business and professional ethics
Years Experience: 0–3 years
Education: Four-Year Degree (preferred, but not required)
Travel: Based on the requirements and location of the account being serviced
Experience: Key Accountabilities
1. Develops thorough understanding of clients business as well as their competitors
2. Can successfully navigate and challenge a strategy
3. Solicits “the right information” up front translating to a better product the first time
4. Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms
5. Strong presenter with effective written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally (i.e., clients and vendors)
6. Successfully executes programs within established budgets and time frame, on strategy, and in accordance with client expectations and TPN quality standards
7. Partners effectively with other creatives and across agency multidisciplinary teams
8. Resourceful researcher, keeps abreast of social trends and culture
9. Provides final electronic files to prepress department in accordance with established guidelines and procedures to ensure highest quality and most efficient processing of final art
Core Skills
1. Technical skills
a. Be skilled in the latest versions of the following: the Macintosh operating system,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
2. Organizational skills
a. Ability to organize and format information
3. Understands and utilizes TPN��s core tools:
a. Six Sigma
b. Advantage
4. Sound business and professional ethics
Years Experience: 0–3 years
Education: Four-Year Degree (preferred, but not required)
Travel: Based on the requirements and location of the account being serviced

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