Art Director II – CarMax, Richmond, VA

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Description:


Position Description

The Art Director is responsible for translating complex consumer and business needs into simple and elegant design solutions that are industry-leading and brand-defining. He/she will collaborate, develop solutions, and make recommendations based on experience, user research, marketing strategy, business partner input, and industry best practices. This position reports directly to a Manager on the Marketing Creative team.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Passion for technology and design, and the drive to stay on top of industry trends and best practices

  • Persuasive communicator – able to explain complex or intangible concepts to stakeholders at all levels

  • Good listener – weighs input from multiple perspectives when forming opinions and recommendations

  • Collaborative and team-oriented work approach

  • Solid understanding of design processes and ability to balance customer needs with business goals in developing solutions

  • Ability to convert ideas quickly into concepts/prototypes

  • Ability to perform design critiques and supply objective feedback to designers

  • Strong critical thinking and analysis skills

  • Strong knowledge of graphic design including typography, color, concept, and layout

  • Experience designing solutions for web, mobile, and print

  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships 

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Four-year college degree (Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Digital/Web Design, etc.)

  • Five or more years of creative design experience preferred in an agency or in-house creative department

  • Portfolio or work samples showcasing creativity and depth of thought coupled with fluency in best practices for Graphic Design/Art Direction

  • Computer/software skills: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

  • Have an understanding of:


o Motion Design/After Effects (animation, etc.)
o Google Web Designer
o Experience in digital advertising and email/web design is a plus
o User Interface/User Experience design experience a plus
o Design principles
o Prototyping methods and tools
o Web technology
o User-centered design process
o Presentation methods
o Collaboration techniques/tools experience a plus

Jenna Palermo