Art Director Freelancer (open to remote, on-site preferred)

Art Director, Freelance

Open to remote candidates, but preference given to on-site in Toledo or Columbus

THE ORGANIZATION

Hart is a full-service, independent brand transformation agency that creates growth for middle-market companies in the new experience economy. For over 60 years, Hart has been a valued strategic and creative partner to brands aiming to reach higher. Our promise of Every Day Greater™ is an outgrowth of our distinctive capability to move audiences from apathy to advocacy by designing and deploying empowering, unified brand experiences. Join us in our never-ending quest to move brands to better places for a better world. 

THE ROLE

As an Art Director you will craft creative solutions — backed by strategic thinking and strong concept — from ideation through project completion. Working both independently and collaboratively, you must have the confidence to bring ideas to the table and the talent to bring those ideas to life. This role requires you to be a passionate, well-rounded creative thinker with an impressive visual aesthetic.  

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Ideate, design and execute across a range of mediums including print, web, digital, social, and video.
• Think conceptually to express ideas visually, verbally and in written form.
• Work both independently, and collaboratively with other team members, to develop creative solutions that align with our clients’ strategic goals.
• Lead projects from start to finish.
• Establish, and articulate design direction.
• Participate in internal presentations and presentations to clients.
• Help establish and maintain quality of award-winning work.
• Driven. Positive. Ambitious.
• A relentless creative thinker with a desire to always push yourself, your abilities, and the team around you.
• Self-motivated, confident, and decisive when developing creative ideas and visual solutions. 
• Excels in a team-based environment.
• Excellent presenter who can communicate ideas clearly and with creative enthusiasm.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills. 

EXPERIENCE

• An inspiring portfolio that showcases your creative abilities across a range of mediums.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design.
• 7+ years of professional experience in design or advertising.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of design for digital and social channels.
• Experience managing/directing photo and video shoots (pre-production, on-set direction, and post-production).
• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD) and a high-level of proficiency in presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, ).

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS

• You enjoy the creative atmosphere and energy a modern agency setting provides. 
• You have very strong interpersonal skills and top-notch verbal and written communication skills. 
• You can empathize with clients, partners, and stakeholders in politically challenging environments and work well under pressure within given timeframes.
• You are deeply fluent in digital, eager to learn, and want to grow rapidly in our organization.
• You are an inclusive and supportive team player who can work in cross-functional teams with people of different grades and backgrounds.
• You have a penchant for results and an entrepreneurial mindset; you bring a can-do mentality to everything you touch.
• You can work fast and independently with great precision and accuracy. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• An exciting and intellectually challenging job within a leading, independent brand transformation agency that honors and lives its values:
• We are Champions for Others.
• We are Human-First.
• We Act as One.
  We incite New Growth. 
• We invite Exploration.
• A fruitful salary, perks, and benefits package.
• A hybrid work environment.
• Generous amount of paid time off annually + paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. 
• Health Savings Account option with employer match. 
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. 
• Daily snacks, beverages, and full access to our on-site tavern and lounge.
• An employee experience that fosters and provides deeper connections, vital flexibility, personal growth, holistic well-being, and shared purpose.

We employ great people from an ever-widening variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our agency stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our community. Meet us on @_hartinc and hartinc.com/careers to learn more. 

Hart is an equal opportunities employer and continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Hart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.