Art Director

Role Summary

We’re looking for a bold and visionary Art Director or Associate Art Director to lead the creative direction across digital learning, media, and next-gen technologies. This role combines hands-on visual design expertise with strategic creative leadership—mentoring design teams, elevating client experiences, and shaping immersive learning solutions. While both roles bring high-impact design leadership, the Art Director also contributes to early-stage solutioning, leading design workshops and scoping creative approaches for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Direction

- Define the visual direction of digital learning solutions across modalities—WBTs, ILTs, microlearning, simulations, and immersive experiences.

- Design high-quality visual assets including UI/UX components, motion graphics, illustrations, animations, and interactive content.

- Mentor and support a team of creative designers through ideation, reviews, and feedback to foster design excellence and innovation.

Client Engagement & Visual Strategy

- Act as the creative lead in client interactions—translating goals into visual strategy with cultural and brand sensitivity.

- Present and defend creative rationale to both internal teams and external clients.

- For Art Directors: Lead client-facing design workshops and participate in early solutioning discussions to shape the creative scope of projects.

AI-Enhanced Design & Media Innovation

- Leverage AI and automation tools (Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway ML, etc.) for prototyping, concepting, and streamlining media production.

- Experiment with immersive technologies (360° images, AR/VR content, avatar-based videos) to elevate design innovation.

- Champion forward-looking design trends and tech-enabled storytelling.

Collaboration & Execution

- Partner with Instructional Designers, Project Managers, and Developers to align design with learning objectives.

- Translate abstract ideas, scripts, and learning goals into engaging visual formats.

- Ensure adherence to accessibility, brand standards, and responsive design best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.

- 8–12 years of digital design experience with at least 3 years in a lead or directorial design role—preferably in digital learning or multimedia content.

Tools & Platforms

- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)

- Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Camtasia, Vyond, Figma, Canva Pro

- AI tools: Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway ML

- 360° and immersive media tools: Adobe Aero, Marzipano, Pano2VR

Technical Proficiency

- Understanding of SCORM, xAPI, and LMS compatibility

- Application of WCAG accessibility and responsive design principles

- Familiarity with mobile-first and inclusive user experience design

Preferred Attributes

- Strong visual storytelling and concept development skills

- Effective communicator with experience presenting to international clients

- High attention to detail, consistency, and creative excellence

- For Art Directors: Experience leading solution design, scoping creative work, and conducting visual strategy workshops

- Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for innovation