Art Director (Freelance/Contract Basis)

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities: Work with a team of creatives and layout artists to execute annual reports, proxy statements, sustainability reports, and other corporate documents for US corporations.

o Ideating and designing compelling studies, putting reader needs and strong company branding at the forefront of your design. o Collaborate with the Manila Production team to deliver a high volume of work on time.

Communicate and explain design ideas confidently to the Manila production team, the US counterparts and possibly to some US clients.

Maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of report design trends and the US cultural and business landscape.

Qualifications and Skills

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent

Experience in an established Advertising or Creative Agency in the same capacity as Art Director is preferred.

Preferably more than 5 years of experience specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.

Preferably 2-4 years of experience managing work of different artists / typesetters.

Preferably 2-4 years of experience working on Corporate Annual Reports.

Can do work with minimal supervision and deliver output in a timely manner.

Willing to work extended hours and during weekends / holidays.

Can communicate and present clearly and confidently his/her design ideas in written or spoken English or Tagalog.

Can start as soon as possible.

Full-Time positions are available

Desired design competencies

Expertise in typography, print design, and infographic design

Ability to conceptualize design quickly to meet fast turnaround times

Possesses strong problem-solving and information visualization skills.

Technical knowledge in printing is a plus

Report design experience (annual reports and sustainability reports) is a plus

Desired design competencies

Has high technical skill in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. *

Interested applicants must present their portfolio

A high degree of integrity and personal responsibility

A high level of adaptability and tolerance for stress and pressure

Strong sense of initiative, goal orientation, and enthusiasm

Willingness to do shift work including night shift, work extended hours and render weekends/holidays work

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