Art Director, Yellow Shoes*

Company: Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Flossmoor
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Bring your unique self and perspective to our team and culture---

As an Art Director, you'll have responsibilities beyond the mere basics of the job title. Like creating new and conceptual ideas for Disney Parks and Resorts alongside talented team Sr. team members. You will show your skills and creative thinking for a range of advertising media. Social and digital by design, we expect every Yellow Shoes creative team member to grasp the importance of thinking creatively in a tech-inspired world. Solid, imaginative design ability, expert understanding of the production process are expected. As part of our team, having an open mind and a passion to learn will take you very far.

You will report to a Creative Director

Yellow Shoes is the award-winning, in-house agency that develops creative strategies and solutions to support the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts segment--- driving individual business results while effectively communicating and building the brand and overall Disney reputation. Our competitive advantage is an intimate knowledge of, and unique integration within, each individual WDPR business. Project Management is the internal agency engine, linking all agency functions and managing projects end-to-end to deliver a high volume of projects on-time and on-budget.

Responsibilities :

• Work well with a Copywriter partner to achieve compelling ideas.
• Contribute ideas for content to be used for digital and social channels associated with the Disney Parks and Resorts group.
• Participate in creative briefings and decipher the needs of assignment.
• Complete projects within defined timelines.
• Well-designed creative materials for all presentations.
• Construct creative presentation under the guidance of a Creative Director.
• Take direction from Sr. Creatives (Sr., ACD, CD) to provide assignments at their level of expectation and with their direction.
• Contribute technical skill when creating motion graphics, simple video edits and other needs of changing social platforms.
  Basic Qualifications :
  
  • 3+ years in an agency setting, or related experience.
  • Enthusiasm when sharing ideas internally.
  • Willingness to "raise your hand" and contribute proactively.
  • Take and synthesize critique.
  • Fast-learner with a understanding the marketing function of WDPR.
  • Competency in ideating in the digital and social space.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • After Effects and 3D a bonus.
  • Work within quick timelines.
  • Have design and comping skills.
  • Must be proficient in presentation software and have a working knowledge of PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Slides.
  • Eye for design, typography and photography with a type A-level.
  • Knowledge and genuine interest in the Walt Disney Company history-including films, animation, television and theme parks.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Flash and other editing software
    • Live Canvas and stay proficient on the changing functionality offered on social platforms.
      Required Education :
      A bachelor's (4 year) degree in liberal arts or from an ad school.
      
      
      Additional Information :
      Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
      
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