Senior Art Director

As the Senior Art Director you will manage all aspects of design related to the production of assigned print and/or digital publications under the leadership of the Executive Art Director. You will be concepting print and/or digital layouts through mood boards, sketches and templates; planning, procuring/producing materials and sets for photography; directing photo shoots and completing finished graphic design works. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating visually innovative work and thrives in collaborative, creative settings. Please include your portfolio along with your resume About Us Grey Dog Media is a growing, national-award-winning creator and publisher of custom and consumer media. Our products include magazines, catalogs, books, websites, videos, commercials, and collateral. This is a fast-paced, yet relaxed environment with experienced professionals. We offer a friendly, professional workplace, full-benefits, competitive salary, and remarkable opportunities for creative-skills development, and career advancement. Job Responsibilities: * Concept print and/or digital layouts and stories in agreement with established strategies, style and aesthetics using thumb nails, mood boards, sketches and templates * Design and produce finished layout designs working within the confines of the Editorial Brief, Editorial Outline, directives from the Project Director(s), client input and established strategies, style and aesthetics * Plan, procure products/produce materials and build sets for photography * Direct photoshoots in the studio and on location to create high-level photography covering a variety of subjects including food, products, plants and floral, talent and interior/exterior sets * Oversee photography set and staff, including directing photographers, stylists, assistants and talent to maintain safe practices and achieve project goals * Flow text, place photography and finalize layouts * Deliver complete designs in a clean and finished fashion to executive team * Assist with all aspects of magazine or project production, including opening and closing an issue, folder generation and management, client change inputs, color mark ups, etc. * Follow production schedules and meet deadlines for all assigned tasks * Use and maintain physical and digital folders * Demonstrate knowledge, understanding of and respect for media law * Exhibit strong attention to detail, with an understanding and goal of achieving high-level, refined work * Ability to multi-task, assess and prioritize layered deliverables with different schedules * Attend and participate in progress meetings, work presentations, brainstorms and post-mortems * Remain up-to-date on marketplace, industry and design trends, including insights into cultural trends, competition and target audiences * Work in a collaborative manner to meet client deadlines * Maintain a positive can-do attitude, even while working under pressure in an environment where job demands change regularly and support that attitude among other staff and freelancers * Other duties as assigned Job Requirements * Education: Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design or a related field * Minimum of 5 years' Art Director experience in magazine publishing * Advanced layout and typography skills * Sophisticated sense of design, photography and typography * Experience directing studio and location photography * Problem-solving, interactive approach to design * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Strong organizational and time-management skills * Strong attention to detail * Highly motivated with ability to work in a deadline-driven environment * Ability to multi task * Desire to work on a collaborative team with high standards * Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office * Web/Interactive Design experience preferred Job Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Position/Type: Full-Time/professional Benefits: Medical/HSA/401K/LTD/AD &D/Life Ins./Dental/PTO Compensation: Highly Competitive Company Description Grey Dog is a fast-paced, yet relaxed publishing house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, producing world-class custom media created to transform products, services or businesses into powerhouse brands. We offer a full benefits package, competitive salaries, and great opportunities for advancement within the company.

Grey Dog is a fast-paced, yet relaxed publishing house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, producing world-class custom media created to transform products, services or businesses into powerhouse brands. We offer a full benefits package, competitive salaries, and great opportunities for advancement within the company.