Associate Design Director
Adelphi Group
Full-time•$115k-135k/year (USD)•New York, United States
Apply Now<p><b>Agency:</b></p>Momentum<br /><br /><p><b>Job Function:</b></p>Creative<br /><br /><p><b>Job Subfunction: </b></p>Design<p><br /><br /></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:inherit">// ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE</span></b></p><p style="color:!important">Momentum is an experiential agency with a simple belief: it’s what brands do that matters. To bring that idea to life, we help brands deeply understand their customers and launch experiences that get the world to see them in a new way.</p><p><span style="color:#494949"><br /></span></p><p style="color:!important"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">// WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR</span></b></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="font-size:inherit">Strategic design thinker whose responsibilities are the oversight and creation of graphic design products. Exceptional graphic design skills. Develops visual identity, logotypes, typefaces, color palettes, wayfinding and environmental experiences across a range of media platforms. Exercises design thinking strategies to solve complex client problems. Adept at helping clients express their story as it pertains to the entire user journey. Works closely with Strategy and BL to conduct necessary design research. Provide guidance oversight of designers and juniors. Highly Client Facing. Owns environmental and project experience strategy. Expected to be onsite at site surveys and builds without oversight. Builds and owns some client relationships. Self-starting and solo-operating problem solvers. Able to operate with little creative oversight from Design Director or higher.</span></p><br /><p><b>// HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)</b></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:inherit">You need to be grounded in an understanding of graphic design principles, and able to create industry leading work that challenge our clients. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Taking concepts from the creative team into the design phase development and right through to final execution. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">You will be able to manage small design teams and lead design workshop sessions with internal and client teams. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">You have the ability to remain calm in high pressure environments.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Ability to articulate strategic design solutions both internally and externally</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">You'll be able to manage multiple design led projects at one time.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Partners effectively with the creative team and across multi-disciplinary teams.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">You have the ability to solve a problem, create a solution and articulate this through brand graphic design. You're confident and able to present your own work to the team and to clients, and you're able to justify everything you've created.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Analytical and strategic approach to design.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Successful execution of brand design within established budgets and timeframe and on strategy.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">A creative who has the passion to deliver game changing design.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Develops thorough understanding of clients brand as well as their competitor’s.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Solicits “the right information” upfront translating to a better product the first time.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Provides pertinent information to team members on a timely basis.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Valuable contributor to team.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Manages and mentors more junior team members.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Supporting Momentum’s Values.</span></li></ul><br /><p><b>// HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS</b><span style="color:#494949">)</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:inherit">8+ years of relevant work experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Mastery of basic design principles including typography, line, form, color, pattern, contrast, scale, weight, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Mastery in applying the principles of identity and visual system design across multiple touch points.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Strong commercial sense.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Ability to simplify.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Proficiency in information design, iconography, experience design, animation and motion graphics, type design, environmental and exhibit graphic design.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Basic technical specifications and production methods.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:inherit">Expert in Adobe Creative Suite</span></li></ul><br />&#xa;&#xa;<p>The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p><i>To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.</i></p><br /><p>Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.</p><br /><p>Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice/"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice</u></span></a></p><br /><p><b>For US Job Seekers:</b></p><br /><p><i>It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. </i></p>
Application Requirements
Requires at least eight years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, and expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates should demonstrate mastery of design principles and visual systems, strong commercial judgment, and proficiency in information, experience, motion, environmental, and exhibit design.