Overview
Art Director Jobs in Colorado Springs, USA at Focus on the Family
Position: Art Director I
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of the design team under the supervision of the Director. This position is responsible for the development, direction, supervision, and presentation of the graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital publications as assigned; this involves direct design responsibilities as well as overseeing the work of the additional designers, illustrators, and photographers.
Collaborates with editorial teams on project strategy while showing a superior understanding of the client goals and audience needs.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Creates and/or directs concept development, design, layout, and art production, requiring at times independent, creative thinking
- Actively participates and/or leads creative meetings, brainstorm sessions and team activities
- Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo house and working with AE’s
- Assists in the guidance, training and mentoring of other designers
- Interfaces and conducts contract negotiations with freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo houses
- Coordinates, schedules, supervises, and directs photography and off‑site photo shoots
- Helps coordinate art direction activities of other designers, as well as freelancers
- Take responsibility for the quality, completeness, and on‑time delivery of projects
- Work closely with print buyer to ensure quality of printed pieces; participates in press checks
- Works closely with others to ensure quality and design integrity standards are met consistent with the magazine’s mission and Focus on the Family principles and standards
- Monitors progress to schedule—from conceptualizing to final proofs
- Makes efficient and effective use of computer systems, magazine production software and digital asset management system
- Is responsible for design staffs’ use of digital asset management system and the archival of creative assets
- Works closely with DMS, IT, Print Buyers, and Sr. Designers to ensure quality and timely delivery of print, web, and mobile publications
- Stays abreast of developments within department
- Participates in editorial planning sessions
Other Duties/Responsibilities
- May take photographs for various FOF events and assignments
- Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job
None
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
- Office environment
- Travel may be necessary
- This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications/Requirements Character/Spiritual
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us. Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;
and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ‑like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer. Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer.
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Title: Art Director
Company: Focus on the Family
Location: Colorado Springs, USA
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