THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a passionate, wildly creative and collaborative individual to join our team as an Art Director. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing and guiding creative strategies that align with our clients' objectives. Your duties will involve overseeing the conception,art direction and execution of visual content across a variety of digital and traditional media, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. In addition to a strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects, ideal candidates will have a proven track record of fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth, and a propensity to inspire their team towards achieving excellence in all facets of their work. If you excel in bridging creative concepts flawless execution, this is the role for you.
WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE
Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders.
Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics:
- Collaborative
- Optimistic
- Resilient
- Flexible
- Curious
- Community-minded and philanthropic
Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:
- Leadership in day-to-day project work
- Proactive identification of project growth opportunities
- Passion for creating unique, innovative creative concepts and supporting team members
- A positive outlook, collaborative spirit and passion for producing exceptional deliverables
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Partners with team members from all functional teams to maintain quality and consistency across all creative deliverables, and knows when to adapt tactics to meet functional requirements.
- Demonstrates project progress independently from creative kickoff to final implementation.
- Presents work internally with strong rationale and engages regularly with clients, presenting work with confidence.
- Maintains brand continuity across multiple mediums, while adhering to brand standards.
- Proactively offers innovative ideas to evolve creative approaches and actively pushes boundaries of creativity and innovation.
- Consistently satisfies client and agency objectives, both creatively and financially.
- Demonstrates success in working with teams, collaborating effectively, and working towards a common goal.
Additionally, the ideal candidate meets these qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional art direction experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing previous work
- Prior roles in a creative and/or agency setting with demonstrated increasing responsibility
- Strong proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
***Important Note: Global Prairie's People & Operations (talent management) team is based in our Kansas City, MO office, which is why you see Kansas City listed as the location for this posting. However, please be sure to indicate your office location preference when completing the application.
WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS
We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world. Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change. Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.
Our culture is best-in-class. With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS
The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing and use of repetitive motion. Light work is required of this position, occasionally lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds. The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle. This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Creativity, great ideas and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
