Description:
Our Digital & Insights (D&I) practice seeks a talented, versatile Art Director with 6 years of experience to join the team in our New York, Chicago or Washington, D.C. office. We're looking for a creative storyteller that can collaborate, lead and inspire others to find new solutions for our clients. In this role you will define creative direction for integrated campaigns and work across a variety of media. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable and confident sharing their creative knowledge with those around them and should operate within a growth mindset. This person will be a pivotal role in the development and growth in the creative team and has the ability to make a big impact.
- Lead creative strategy and art direction for compelling and engaging creative content for a wide range of clients across various industries
- Develop information architecture and user experience for websites of all sizes
- Transform text heavy content in to clear and easy to understand visual designs
- Stay up to date on latest creative and design trends to leverage in client work
- Conduct audits of clients and competitors to determine best creative recommendations
- Provide direction to and mentor junior designers
- Collaborate with team members of different skill sets and backgrounds
- Contribute to and lead creative brainstorms
- Work with internal teams and clients to understand project objectives and develop project plans
- Oversee project progress and ensure deliverables are delivered on time and meet client expectations
- Articulate and present your ideas to internal and external stakeholders
- Work with internal subject matter experts and clients to understand project objectives and develop project plans
- Lead creative strategy for new business proposals and pitches
- Exercise a keen eye for quality and exceptional attention to detail
- Design assets for clients as needed
- Help clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity
- Understand and live by FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice, and work with junior staff to embed these concepts within the firm's culture. (Additional information about FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice can be accessed here .)
- designing for web/mobile, print and other digital platforms, preferably at a communications agency, digital agency, or consulting firm
- Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related concentration
- Experience managing junior designers
- Portfolio that demonstrates mastery of the creative process and integrated communications, including web, digital, video and print applications
- Strong command of design principles, UI/UX and web design best practices
- Organizational and prioritization skills that lend themselves to project management
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others to find creative solutions under tight deadlines
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Experience in web design software (Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
- Ability to take feedback and constructive criticism and apply to client deliverables
- Knowledge of CMS, HTML and CSS processes and best practices a plus
- Previous experience working on ESG or sustainability projects a plus
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
- COVID Vaccine required.*
Our D&I team consists of 40 talented individuals in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Houston, Portland and Washington DC. Bringing together experts across creative and digital strategy, data science and primary research, we support our subject matter colleagues through creation of integrated communications strategies. Projects span a variety of industries including Energy, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Public Affairs, Industrials, Technology and others.Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance