Art Director
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Overview
About April Six
April Six Technology is a global B2B technology agency with a focus on delivering innovative marketing and communication solutions for leading technology brands. As part of a global agency headquartered in London and specialising in the technology sector, we pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence.
We are also a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group.
Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts™ www.themission.co.uk
Reports to
Executive Creative Director
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Art Director to join our agency April Six Technology, in London. As a key member of our creative team, you will collaborate closely with strategy, writers and the design team, contributing conceptual thinking and delivering exceptional creative.
Role
Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you will be a highly organised individual, have the all-important passion for the creative world and technology, alongside the ability to create engaging concepts, innovative designs and digital communications. With a talent for articulating and presenting your ideas internally and externally, you will play a pivotal role in elevating our creative output, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines, and adhering to budget constraints. Generating intelligent ideas that are backed up in collaboration with our April Six strategy and insight is essential, with the ability to acquire in-depth understanding of our clients' business and industry. Our commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of design trends, advertising, and relevant software as a cohesive creative team, means we stay current and enjoy doing so.
Key responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with strategy and copywriters to provide creative and conceptual excellence
• Deliver inspirational and high-quality creative solutions that meet client briefs and objectives.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of our clients' business and industries
• Collaborate with the creative management team to ensure projects are completed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Stay updated on all aspects of creative innovation and relevant software
Skills, knowledge and experience
• Extensive experience working as a Senior Designer or an Art Director in an agency environment
• Thorough understanding of the B2B technology sector, experience of B2B tech audiences an advantage
• Proven experience of working within brand guidelines across varied client portfolios
• A high-quality portfolio, relative to experience level with a track record of inventive and
compelling concept work that shows creative flair and originality
• A degree-level qualification or relevant agency experience
• The flexibility to adapt your ideas to suit client expectations and their feedback efficiently
• Passion, enthusiasm and integrity for producing outstanding creative work
• A strong visual sense and considered typographic abilities
• Strong attention to detail (striving for perfection in every execution)
• Organised with a strong desire to succeed
• The confidence to present ideas and convey strong communication skills to internal and external teams
• Enthusiastic follower of creative, graphic, web, social and technological trends
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud/Firefly
• Skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and digital applications such as Adobe XD/Figma and Adobe After Effects would be advantageous
• A collaborative approach to working positively within a team
• A collaborative approach to working with senior management teams across the business
• Have ownership of projects tasked, keep consistency and quality maintained throughout project lifecycle
• Flexible, with the ability to multitask where required
• Help with internal initiatives for the Creative Services Department
Essential skills and attributes
• Able to work to set deadlines
• Able to work well with others through encouragement and involvement
• Able to prioritise workloads for self and others, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Able to liaise with Client Services and deliver to client's specific requirements
• Able to present effectively and confidently
• Able to develop relationships with colleagues and clients
• Able to collaborate within a team dynamic
Benefits
The April Six promise
We provide initiatives to help nurture our talent alongside some nice perks to make life a little easier:
• Room to Grow appraisal system with growth objectives and real time feedback
• Professional development plan - we look to support skills growth with internal support and coaching,
alongside online and in-person training and development opportunities
• 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Health care cash back scheme (giving you money back for health-related fees such as dental appointments,
contact lenses, prescriptions or physio)
• 24-hour GP phone / video consultations / helpline offering counselling and supportive information
• 1 hour per week for a "Moment that matters"; relax, exercise or pursue something that's important to you
• A special gift every year on your work anniversary to say thank you for being a part of our team
• Lunch on the company once a month
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme