Art DirectorAugust 99, Inc

The Art Director (AD) is primarily responsible for being the creative head of individual web design projects and is the client's primary point of contact for design related matters.
He or she is tasked out with conceptualizing individual designs that are visually appealing and technically sound, all while designing with the client's concerns in mind.
Additionally, the AD will work with a team of designers and developers for each project - the designers to illustrate and build the mock ups for the sites, and the developers to make the functional version of the custom sites.
Art Directors report to the Managing Art Director in the Manila office.
Responsibilities:
Effectively communicate and articulate with clients their design concerns and solutions
Keep in touch with clients on a regular basis for updates
Be able to build rapport with all sorts of clients with differing personalities
Be able to handle escalated and unhappy clients
Come up with not just aesthetically pleasing designs, but also designs that are functional and user friendly
Keep up to date with current design trends - primarily in web design, but also in other fields as well
Learn basic literacy in the commonly used design programs
Learn basic literacy in Wordpress
Effectively work with and communicate with designers and developers
Needs to have a minimum of 5 standard design completions or 20% of current project capacity per month, consecutive for 4 months.
Should Maintain at least 70% project capacity for 1 trimester.
Non-contacts are to be zeroed out every end of week.
Should pass the AD Exam (Basic).
Should pass PM Training (Basic).
Should pass Advanced IDX training.
Should pass Advanced SEO training.
Requirements:
Creative eye
Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
Must have strong organizational skills
A positive attitude and a willingness to be a part of the team
Willing to learn
Basic Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Basic knowledge in Wordpress
Art/Design Background
Pass Art Director Exam
Successfully pass TDP's Handbook Training exam
Management experience a strong plus
Wordpress background a plus
HTML background a plus
Salesforce experience a plus
Willing to work at Night, from Monday to Friday; 12:00am to 9:00am.
Key Competencies:
Creative
Charismatic
Responsible and Self-disciplined
Consistent
Great attitude
Resourceful
Desire to learn and grow
Ability to anticipate clients' needs
Persuasive
Well organized
Patient
Great communication skills
Team player
Coachable
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Work from Home
Medical / Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
Associate / Supervisor Media and Creatives Information Services 7 openings Bachelor's degree graduate
August99 is a company of startups with 20 years experience and expertise in the world of tech and digital. We help other businesses succeed through the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative strategy. We also offer a suite of web-based digital products for clients world-wide: full web design, internet marketing, content creation, and app development. Going beyond startups, we also believe in empowering individuals to excel in their chosen careers. August99 fosters an exciting collaborative working environment that encourages our employees to go beyond their job descriptions and achieve more. It's all a part of our core values: daring you to do something worthy, finding your awesome, and earning your beef!Benefits: Medical and Miscellaneous Allowance, Dental , Sports and Wellness Program, Work from Home, Life Insurance and Paid Special Non-working Days
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Pasig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time