Job Title: Senior Art Director
Circular is a multidisciplinary agency based in Milan, specialized in creating strategies and design solutions for clients predominantly in the fashion, luxury, technology, music and art fields.
We are a lively studio of like-minded, passionate people with limitless talents and the conviction that collaboration over individualism is the key to any flourishing outcome.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage the creative vision and direction for every single project, ensuring that the content meets the needs of our clients and is aligned with Circular creative direction.
* Manage and mentor a wide team of designers, artists, directors, and photographers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure that the produced work stands out for the highest quality.
* Closely collaborate with the management team to visually conceptualize ideas.
* Able and happy to refine and sharpen materials based on internal and client feedback.
* Highly organised, ready to balance and prioritize tasks and requests for different projects going on at the same time.
* Hands-on projects, being actively involved in all stages of production, along with the opportunity to be on-site at shoots.
* Fully immersed and updated with creative, cultural, art direction and design knowledge, curious about new trends.
* Managing and contributing to recruiting new design and artist talents.
* Working closely with external vendors and freelancers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Requirements:
* Experience in high-quality creative executions across branding, content, campaigns and events.
* Familiarity with productions (Photo / Video / CGI / Events).
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role with an agency, design studio or brand.
* Ability to work with focus and accuracy.
* Solid portfolio demonstrating execution of a various range of projects (with a focus on Fashion, Luxury, Accessories, Transportation)
* Strong understanding of contemporary culture, strategy, brand worlds and social channels.
* High level of precision and autonomy, with a keen eye for details.
* Able to work under pressure and on tight deadlines.
* Outstanding communication skills both in Italian and English to maintain effective working relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
* Open-minded, flexible and able to work with people effectively at all levels.