Art Director

Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite experience
10+ years graphic design experience on a corporate marketing or agency team
Experience leading, developing, and managing a creative team
Experience coordinating and overseeing production of media and marketing materials
Experience designing for digital and print materials
Knowledge of and/or experience in a broader marketing role is helpful
Four-year degree in graphic design or related field is required
Superior technical skills, with advanced knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent design sense, able to create custom design with minimal direction
Current in design trends including color schemes, fonts, styles
Able to train/coach others in technical design skills
Strong collaboration skills, able to work with a wide range of personalities

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, including print, digital and video
As hands-on leader, create custom digital and print designs used in a variety of creative projects including print and digital advertisements; proposals; brochures; social media graphics; websites; jobsite marketing; apparel; and promotional materials
Support the continued growth and business development of Yellow Truck Creative
Lead the overall visual style and direction of our photography and ensure that all images meet brand standards
Lead and maximize the talents of the creative team to execute engaging deliverables that meet the needs of internal and external clients
Foster professional growth for the design team; ensure they understand what is expected of them and support their performance by providing regular feedback and meaningful recognition
Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
Create annual creative team budget and monitor throughout the year
Generate and maintain standing reports and dashboards on creative team activity, keeping leadership informed of ROI, success stories, and overall alignment with strategic business goals
As needed, work with marketing leadership and internal partners to plan, create, and facilitate the implementation of strategic marketing initiatives that support our business and growth goals

A strong drive to succeed balanced with a desire to bring people along on the ride
Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines
Discipline to follow processes and manage priorities
Strong desire to learn and grow and passion to explore new design trends and approaches
Ideal candidate is not easily daunted or intimidated, displays confidence in the face of skepticism
Candidate shares the Ryan values and adds to the positive spirit of the team and the Ryan culture overall