Art Director
Who We Are
Standard International is the company behind The Standard, Bunkhouse Group, and The Peri Hotel, with offices in New York, Bangkok, London, and Austin. The company has 19 hotels and food + beverage properties open with more to come. Standard International is at the forefront of immersive experience creation at its properties and technology-driven innovation in the industry, including its spontaneous booking application, One Night Standard.
The Purpose of the Role
Brand Art Director will be responsible for the execution of the visual identity and creative direction for our brand. Bringing a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative and engaging visual concepts and campaigns that align with our brand strategy and business objectives. You will be an experienced manager, who can inspire and be inspired by others to take our creative efforts to the next level. You will oversee the development of creative assets, from concept to final delivery, ensuring that all creative work is on-brand, on time, and budget.
The Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute innovative and engaging visual concepts and campaigns that align with our brand strategy and business objectives.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and design, to create cohesive visual assets for all brand touchpoints.
- Lead the development of creative assets, including digital and print advertising, social media graphics, video content, and other marketing collateral.
- Lead the creative vision for brand campaign photoshoots and come up with a black book of photography and production contacts plus a creative studio
- Ensure that all creative work is on-brand, on time, and budget, while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing feedback and guidance to ensure that all work meets brand standards and creative excellence.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our brand's visual identity and creative output.
- Work with project managers and associate creative directors to ensure that schedules are accurate and realistic, and deadlines are met.
Compensation and Benefits
- $90k – 110k per year.
- Excellent and Affordable Health care coverage.
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance.
- 401k with Company match.
- 2 weeks paid vacation per year.
- 6 sick/personal days per year.
- Company-recognized holidays.
- Employee Discounts on Rooms, F&B, Retail, and The Standard Marketplace.
- Office Lunches 2x/a week, Employee Referral Program, Commuter Discounts.
- Regular fun staff events and celebrations!
The salary ranges reflect a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business and organizational needs. It is not guaranteed for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in an agency or brand environment.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of creative work across different mediums, including digital and print.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.
- Experience in logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection, layout, prototyping, and package design as well as strong presentation deck building.
- Ability to present creative work internally and to outside parties.
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of designers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Passion for design, creativity, and innovation, with a keen eye for detail.
- Sound decision-making: be calm in the storm.
- Act with integrity & confidence; our reputation is paramount to our success.
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have high-level attention to detail – overseeing the brand visual identity, managing the team, and creating designs.
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
- Strong understanding of multiple design mediums working across print, digital and mobile.
Physical Requirements:
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 15 lbs. Without assistance.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.