Art Director (Freelance/Contract Basis)

This is a remote position. Responsibilities: • Work with a team of creatives and layout artists to execute annual reports, proxy statements, sustainability reports, and other corporate documents for US corporations. o Ideating and designing compelling studies, putting reader needs and strong company branding at the forefront of your design. o Collaborate with the Manila Production team to deliver a high volume of work on time. • Communicate and explain design ideas confidently to the Manila production team, the US counterparts and possibly to some US clients. • Maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of report design trends and the US cultural and business landscape. Qualifications and Skills: • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent • Experience in an established Advertising or Creative Agency in the same capacity as Art Director is preferred. • Preferably more than 5 years of experience specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent. • Preferably 2-4 years of experience managing work of different artists / typesetters. • Preferably 2-4 years of experience working on Corporate Annual Reports. • Can do work with minimal supervision and deliver output in a timely manner. • Willing to work extended hours and during weekends / holidays. • Can communicate and present clearly and confidently his/her design ideas in written or spoken English or Tagalog. • Can start as soon as possible. • Full-Time positions are available Desired design competencies: • Expertise in typography, print design, and infographic design • Ability to conceptualize design quickly to meet fast turnaround times • Possesses strong problem-solving and information visualization skills. • Technical knowledge in printing is a plus • Report design experience (annual reports and sustainability reports) is a plus Desired design competencies: • Has high technical skill in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. * • Interested applicants must present their portfolio Behavioral Traits Requirements: • A high degree of integrity and personal responsibility • A high level of adaptability and tolerance for stress and pressure • Strong sense of initiative, goal orientation, and enthusiasm • Willingness to do shift work including night shift, work extended hours and render weekends/holidays work Originally posted on Himalayas