Art Director

Job Summary

The Art Director develops strong visual concepts and brings creative ideas to life across print, digital, and basic motion channels. This role partners with clients and internal teams to deliver on-brand solutions that support business goals. The ideal candidate is skilled in managing multiple projects, understanding production processes, and leveraging animation and emerging AI tools to enhance creative output.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of visual concepts that align with marketing objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and direct a team of graphic designers.
• Review and approve design work to ensure quality and brand consistency.
• Provide clear feedback, coaching, and direction to team members.
• Develop creative assets for print, digital, and basic motion/animation.
• Present concepts to internal teams and clients.
• Interpret creative briefs and guide clients on brand execution.
• Produce rough concepts, layouts, and digital comps.
• Prepare and edit digital assets, proofs, and final production files.
• Support project workflow by managing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional creative, production, and client teams.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across deliverables.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5–10 years in retail, print, or digital design environments; leadership experience preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience a plus.
  • Working knowledge of animation and motion basics (After Effects, animated graphics, GIFs).
  • Experience using AI tools for design (ideation, layout support, image enhancement, asset creation).
  • Ability to mentor and develop design talent.
  • Strong typography, layout, and production design skills.
  • Understanding of printing, prepress, and digital output processes.
  • Familiarity with digital advertising, web graphics, and UI templates.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and creative strategy.
  • Clean file-building skills, including templates and style sheets.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Quad

Benefits for all areas of life
Quad recognizes that wellness is more than physical health. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that empower employees to build healthy, balanced lives at work and at home. From physical and mental health, to financial, family, and community wellness, we provide benefits and programs that help support employees’ overall well-being.