Art Director - Gaming Focused

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $86.54 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Burbank
Apr 16, 2025
Description WHO YOU ARE You are a visionary creative leader with a deep passion for storytelling, design, and brand-building. You excel at developing compelling visual narratives that engage audiences across multiple platforms, from digital and social media to print and motion graphics. As an Sr Art Director, you are a strategic thinker with a strong eye for aesthetics, an expert in visual communication, and a mentor who uplifts and inspires creative teams. You thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, driving innovation and excellence in creative execution. POSITION SUMMARY WHAT YOU DO As an Art Director within our clients gaming division, you lead the creative vision and execution for marketing campaigns, user acquisition efforts, and social media initiatives. You collaborate closely with designers, motion artists, editors, and cross-functional teams to develop high-impact creative assets that align with the brand's identity and business objectives. You set the creative tone, establish design standards, and provide mentorship to ensure the highest level of quality and innovation in all creative output. This role reports to the Creative Director. Responsibilities: WHAT YOU BRING Develop and drive the creative direction for digital, social, print, and motion graphics projects. Lead and inspire a team of designers, motion artists, providing clear creative guidance and feedback. Collaborate with marketing, user acquisition, and social media teams to conceptualize and execute visually compelling campaigns. Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and visual identity across all creative assets. Review and refine creative work, balancing strategic objectives with innovative execution. Work closely with Project Managers to align creative production with project timelines and deliverables. Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to continuously elevate creative output. Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating the vision and rationale behind design decisions. Oversee asset creation and adaptation for different formats, including digital advertising, social media content, key art, motion graphics, and promotional materials. Guide and mentor junior designers and creative teams, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration Additional Skills & Qualifications SOFT SKILLS Leadership and team-building abilities. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives. Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication skills. Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume creative environment. Ability to mentor and inspire team members, fostering professional growth. Adaptability to shifting timelines and priorities. Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $86.54/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Burbank,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.