Art Director

Job Description

The JOB

Live Nation concerts and touring creative team is searching for an art director to lead our design team alongside the creative director, guiding our group of creatives who are known for exceptional creativity. The ideal art director will bring a mix of design and marketing knowledge to the position. We are looking for an experienced manager, who can inspire and be inspired by others, taking our creative to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that will tie together our creative on all our channels.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Design Creation: Lead in the creation of a wide range of design materials, including but not limited to marketing collateral, print advertisements, branding assets, website graphics, social media content and presentations
• Effectively communicate with the design team to make necessary modifications and revisions to existing design based on feedback and requirements
• Brand Consistency: Maintain brand consistency throughout all design projects, ensuring adherence to established brand guidelines and standards
• Layout and Composition: Apply advanced design techniques, typography, and color theory to create aesthetically pleasing layouts that effectively communicate the intended message and engage the target audience
• Concept Development: Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for design concepts, leveraging your experience and understanding of cutting edge design principles to create impactful and effective visual solutions
• Art Direction: Provide guidance on design best practices to designers, video editors and motion designers, ensuring the quality and consistency of design deliverables
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with the design team and other departments to understand project objectives, gather requirements, and deliver high-quality designs within established deadlines
• File Management: Organize and maintain design files, ensuring proper version control and accessibility for the team
• Research and Inspiration: Stay updated with industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies to bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to the team
• Support recruiting, hiring, training and onboarding various design team members

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in Graphic Design
• A degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred. However, equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating design skills will also be considered
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects) and familiarity with design principles, layout, and typography. Proficient Mac user
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop unique design concepts that effectively communicate messages and evoke desired emotions
• Strong eye for detail and the ability to deliver accurate and precise designs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements
• Design and illustration for print is a plus
• Background in motion design and video editing is a plus
• Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving design trends, technologies, and project requirements
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design capabilities and demonstrating your understanding of design principles and techniques
• Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available. You are expected to follow Live Nation's health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time.

BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

The expected compensation for this position is:
$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn2bbm-3-136-234-127-42 in your application.