Art Director (Corporate and Business Communications)
Cella · Minneapolis, MN · 2 mo ago
Art & Creative$46–$51/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Translate complex business objectives into clear, visual narratives across high-impact PowerPoint decks, InDesign publications, and digital reports.
- Guide, review, and direct the work of junior creative teams; lead ideation sessions and ensure high-level brand consistency.
- Deliver print-ready assets and master templates using both traditional design tools and emerging AI exploration workflows.
Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ years of dedicated Art Direction experience within a matrixed corporate or in-house environment.
- Portfolio Focus: Strong portfolio strictly focused on business communications, internal reports, and executive presentations (candidates with purely consumer advertising portfolios will not be considered).
- Core Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Firefly) and heavy expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Print & Production Expertise: Deep knowledge of production standards, offset printing, dye-sublimation, and prepress requirements.
- Brand Discipline: Comfort and skill in "working within the garden"-taking pride in pushing creative limits inside an established brand system rather than seeking blank-canvas redesigns.
- AI & Workflow: Hands-on experience integrating AI tools into early-stage concept exploration and prototyping; familiarity with Adobe Workfront is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings.
- Short-term disability.
- A 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).