Senior Art Director

About the role

EY GDS Poland, part of the global EY Global Delivery Services network, is hiring a Senior Art Director for its Creative Center of Excellence, an in-house agency that delivers on-brand creative solutions for EY teams. The role leads the creative and visual direction of creative collateral across multiple formats, acting as a creative strategist and design thought leader. The position is based in Wrocław or Katowice, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

Key responsibilities

• Own the creative and visual direction of collateral such as brochures, placemats, illustrations, layouts, infographics, on-screen presentations, proposals, microsites, motion graphics and social media content.
• Lead creative brainstorming with stakeholders, content and digital marketing teams, and coach and train the wider team.
• Produce conceptual work through rapid prototyping and storyboarding, and adhere to EY brand guidelines on aesthetics, quality, turnaround, budget and efficiency.
• Support the team, resolve issues, and proactively use pop culture trends and creative techniques to create strong user experiences.
• Communicate with customers, explain design briefs, lead project discussions and convince clients of the right design choices.
• Manage multiple creative projects in parallel and prioritize deadlines.

Required profile

• At least 12 years of overall experience in a fast-paced global environment.
• Prior art direction experience in leading agencies; ideally experience with global clients.
• Experience leading creative teams and developing junior talent.
• Strong client relationship skills, teamwork and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe DC and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Digital, social and integrated media experience, and knowledge of social platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Pinterest.
• Working knowledge of infographics and data visualization.