Agência Arpejo

Mid-Level Art Director

Agência Arpejo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: São Luís • Brasil

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • An Art Director (AD) is responsible for creating KVs (Key Visuals) for our campaigns, as well as producing other materials for a variety of channels.
  • Mastery of creative technical skills and Adobe tools: cutting out images, photo retouching, image manipulation, use of vector illustration tools, selecting and handling fonts/typography, and creating layouts for pieces such as flyers, brochures, ads for online and offline media, and social media posts;
  • Ability to produce layout variations based on a KV (Key Visual) created by the Creative Director;
  • Guide Art Assistants and Junior Art Directors with technical questions and provide support;
  • Build strong working relationships with the team;
  • Propose creative solutions for assignments;
  • Develop pieces strategically, considering the channels in which they will be used and the target audience they aim to reach.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the role at an advertising agency;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communication, or a related field. Courses at specialized creative schools are desirable (e.g., Escola Cuca, Miami Ad School);
  • Present an online digital portfolio (website, Behance, etc.) or a PDF portfolio with examples of advertising work you have produced;
  • Analytical and critical mindset to identify issues and propose solutions;
  • Basic knowledge of print file finalization/prepress: e.g., confirming images are high-resolution, exporting PDF/X-1a, etc.;
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign);
  • Proficiency with Mac/OS (Apple);
  • Comfortable working in groups/teams;
  • Comfortable with oral presentations and clear communication;
  • Additional skills such as illustration/character design, lettering (hand-drawn typography), proficiency with 3D tools, familiarity with AI tools (MidJourney, ChatGPT, etc.), or other specialized abilities will be a plus.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Profit sharing (PLR)
  • Meal allowance
  • Transportation voucher
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
image manipulationphoto retouchingvector illustrationlayout designillustrationcharacter designlettering3D toolsprepressanalytical mindset
Soft Skills
team collaborationcommunicationcreative problem solvingleadershipsupporting junior staffrelationship buildingstrategic developmentcritical thinkingpresentation skillsadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AdvertisingBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Communication