Senior Art Director - Digital

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors.

Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

We are looking for a Senior Art Director to join our team as a visionary, coach, and workhorse in one crucial role. Working directly with the Associate Creative Directors, you will be responsible for bringing high-level ideas to life through thoughtful research, impeccable design, cultural savvy, and clear, persuasive storytelling.

You’ll be a valuable member of the Global Design Team, supporting both PRIME and Alani Nu brands. Your world is made up of all things social… TikTok, Instagram, advertising, email and web. You’ll need to have a strong love for typography and the ability to combine photography, motion and messaging into a clear directive.

You're a ...

Visionary - As an experienced creative, you are a highly trained problem solver. You know how to take a creative brief and run with it. You ask the right questions, have an efficient creative process, and can easily identify the path to getting the best work. You are in tune with the culture around you and can pull from your experiences to inform original ideas.

Coach - As a coach, you’re able to nurture creative talent, inspire others and work collaboratively. You know how to lead with empathy and guide in a way that teaches others what you’ve learned.

Workhorse - Above all, you are a maker at heart. You developed your career as a designer so your tools, techniques, and skillset are second nature. You work very fast, efficiently, and with stellar attention to detail. You know when to delegate to others, but also when to step in and take projects over the finish line when needed. You always push for the best creativity, yet are always open to other points-of-view.

Team player - You will collaborate with writers, designers, motion and CG artists to craft original concepts, designs, and audio-visual outputs. You’re able to present confidently with knowledge about any digital environment.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with the Global Creative Director and Associate Creative Director of our Global Brand Team on creating the highest-quality visual content possible.
• Align with the ACD to ensure consistent direction, style, and methodology.
• Embody a positive mindset and enthusiasm to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Collaborate in a team environment and is respectful of the company culture.
• Give insightful and constructive feedback to designers to help grow their creative abilities.
• Perform competitive assessments and provide innovative alternatives as well as research and understand design, marketing, and technology trends.
• Produce storyboards when necessary to visualize ideas and concepts.
• Ensure designs consistently align with the established brand guidelines.
• Continue to learn new tools and techniques that can be applied to your design, typography, composition, and storytelling abilities.
• Can quickly respond and adapt to creative feedback and requests.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excel in managing multiple projects, priorities, and people concurrently.
• Seek information to remain current on media and advertising trends.
• Ability to travel for photo shoots and meetings when needed.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an agency or an in-house brand team.
• A diverse portfolio that shows a range of advertising, digital, and print work.
• Expert knowledge of art direction, photography, film, graphic design, typography
• Fluent in the full Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of Figma, Mural, and Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal)