Art Director, Direct Mail

Title: Art Director, Direct Mail Location: Richmond, VA, McLean, VA or Plano, TX Duration: 1-3 year assignment WHAT YOU’LL DO ● Design. No surprise there, right? ○ Design creative for a range of products within the Direct Mail Print channel. ○ Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next. ● Collaborate with a lot of smart people. ○ Work with your team—copywriters, creative directors, brand and marketing strategists. ○ Work with your partners—internal marketing and line-of-business. ● Create marketing that cuts through the noise. ○ Use strategy to inform your creative decisions. ○ Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products and audiences, while staying true to the brand. ○ Learn from consumer insights and let them influence your work. ○ Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand. ● Get stuff done. On time. Every time. ○ Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time. ○ Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail. ○ Listen to and incorporate feedback. ○ Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so you can invest your time where it matters. ○ Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when you need clarity. ○ Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences. WHO YOU ARE You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER. ● Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn. ● You’re flexible and not afraid of change—in fact, you welcome the challenge. ● You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen. ● You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience. ● You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act. ● You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you. ● You care—about the work, your team and the customers you serve. Candidates must provide a portfolio of their creative work for consideration Basic Qualifications ● At least 2 years of design experience in a professional setting ● At least 3 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) ● At least 2 years Experience in Direct Mail and Print set up Preferred Qualifications ● Portfolio of your creative work ● Bachelor’s degree or military experience ● Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2C, Direct Response, Direct Mail, Print ● Experience in the financial services industry EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.” Apply tot his job