I1 Art Director

Company Overview

iONE Digital (www.ionedigital.com) is powered by the mission to create an online community that provides rich content and digital products that engage, entertain and inspire the lives of African Americans.

Since its launch in 2008 by Urban One, iONE Digital’s news, entertainment, video, and lifestyle content has driven its growth. From roots in radio, compelling storytelling, and endeavors in frontier technology, the iONE Digital portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the digital landscape. The iONE Digital portfolio focuses on key passion points and interests, including men’s and women’s lifestyle, sports, beauty, fashion, and entertainment - comprised of Cassius, HelloBeautiful, MadameNoire, Bossip, NewsOne, GlobalGrind, HipHopWired, BlackAmericaWeb and Elev8. Each iONE brand is an authoritative voice in its own right. In addition to publishing brands, iONE Digital is home to the original social network for urban millennials, BlackPlanet, and three YouTube brands – The Fumble, Hollyscoop, and Nerdwire.

As an Art director, you are responsible for leading a team of designers and determining which artistic elements to use; articulating the vision to their team; reviewing and approving copy, designs, or photography; developing budgets and timelines; and determining how to best represent the creative director’s concept. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Creative Director to meet clients' needs and objectives. 

The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate clear ideas and concepts
• Produce sketches; storyboards mock to visualize ideas
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Present completed ideas to clients, team, and creative director
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices
• Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory trainings and adheres to related course deadlines.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Hands-on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection, and package design
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–3 years of Art Director experience
• BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design, or a relevant field

Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, and elective supplemental options.