Art Director at Quad

As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way. Job Summary The Art Director develops strong visual concepts and brings creative ideas to life across print, digital, and basic motion channels. This role partners with clients and internal teams to deliver on-brand solutions that support business goals. The ideal candidate is skilled in managing multiple projects, understanding production processes, and leveraging animation and emerging AI tools to enhance creative output. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and execution of visual concepts that align with marketing objectives. Manage, mentor, and direct a team of graphic designers. Review and approve design work to ensure quality and brand consistency. Provide clear feedback, coaching, and direction to team members. Develop creative assets for print, digital, and basic motion/animation. Present concepts to internal teams and clients. Interpret creative briefs and guide clients on brand execution. Produce rough concepts, layouts, and digital comps. Prepare and edit digital assets, proofs, and final production files. Support project workflow by managing priorities and deadlines. Collaborate with cross-functional creative, production, and client teams. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across deliverables. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience Experience: 5-10 years in retail, print, or digital design environments; leadership experience preferred. Skills & Abilities Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience a plus. Working knowledge of animation and motion basics (After Effects, animated graphics, GIFs). Experience using AI tools for design (ideation, layout support, image enhancement, asset creation). Ability to mentor and develop design talent. Strong typography, layout, and production design skills. Understanding of printing, prepress, and digital output processes. Familiarity with digital advertising, web graphics, and UI templates. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and creative strategy. Clean file-building skills, including templates and style sheets. Strong communication and presentation skills. We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.