Consultant, Business Continuity Risk

Job Description

Art Director

Service Line: Brand, Marketing and Communications Agency

Rank: 64

Type of employment: Permanent

Required qualification: Bachelor’s degree in or education of 10+2+3 years in any discipline (preferably in Graphic Design); Portfolio of past projects is required

Job Description: The Art Director acts as a key contributor in operationalizing design strategies for print, document, and multimedia workstreams. The Art Director will spearhead design and implementation of new and cutting-edge on-brand campaigns, both digital and print. The Art Director has prior EY background in stakeholder management, understands EY Alliances and internal BMC processes.

• Quickly develop design proofs of concept for discussion with onshore stakeholders
• Understand and adhere to Alliance branding and EY Visual identity guidelines
• Quickly take high-level, conceptual feedback and convert it into tangible outputs and enhanced iterations
• Not just execute, but be an advisor when it comes to developing high-impact designs, templates, and branding
• Be consistent across alliances (as much as possible / appropriate) and mediums to ensure similar look and feel across all collateral
• Must have prior EY Alliance and BMC experience as an Art Director

• Essential: MS Office - PowerPoint/Word/Excel, Adobe CC software

• Conceptualize and formulate creative themes, layout designs, and presentation approach
• Specify material details such as style and type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on tools and resources used by the firm and constantly evaluate new technologies and tools for adaptation into the team's workstream
• Guide the team with respect to conceptualization of creative infographics, mind maps, and frameworks in PowerPoint and Print
• Manage routine MS Office design projects from concept through production, effectively prioritize work, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously to meet client commitments and deadlines
• Interact with customer and get involved at the project inception stage to deliver customized solutions
• Confer with Creative, Art, Copy-writing, or Production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts, and to coordinate creative activities
• Present final layouts to clients for approval
• Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques
• Train and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing
• Work with other Creative Directors to develop design solutions
• Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to the firm's standards and specifications
• Provide direction on photo shoots and imagery whenever required
• Work with illustrators and team members to create custom illustrations or other graphic elements
• Develop and design innovative storyboards and layouts for client deliverables under all workstreams
• Leverage global exposure and experience to develop top-of-the-line contemporary designs
• Stay abreast of industry developments on latest devices and associated digital media needs
• Analyze competitor strategies in the domain
• Participate in the development and vision of the services strategy, their communication, and acceptance
• Define standards and best practices and ensure that leading practices are shared across the firm in relation to state-of-the-art practices in the Design community
• Guide and develop a team of design and creative professionals
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on tools and resources used by the firm and constantly evaluate new technologies and tools for adaptation into the team's workstream
• Demonstrate proficiency in presentation, graphics, digital software tools, and equipment required of the position including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Digital Publishing suites
• Influence clients to choose an effective solution within the firm's guidelines
• Demonstrate an understanding of current and future visual trends with proactive understanding of western cultural development and modern influences
• Understand EY brand and guidelines and strictly adhere to the quality standards and procedures established by EY, including VI and branding guidelines
• Negotiate project deadlines to create timelines, determine project scope to define cost estimates, and schedule changes for client approval
• Demonstrate the value of team\'s work by keeping the client up-to-date, and explaining issues, approaches, and solutions (i.e., managing expectations)
• Assemble the right team to achieve business goals in the work stream by creating the right mix of skills and the right conditions
• Help in recruiting, training, and developing teams of highly skilled people to craft innovative, value-added deliverables

Taguig, National Capital Region

Company: EY A GTH Manila Inc