Zimmerman Advertising is hiring an Art Director to help turn strong concepts into high-quality advertising that supports brand identity and business objectives across multiple media. If you bring energy, independent thinking, and a solutions-first mindset, this onsite role in Fort Lauderdale, FL is built for you.
What you’ll do
You will transform creative direction into work that looks great and performs. You’ll develop conceptual designs and then extend them through execution that may include Social, HTML5 AS, and Dynamic Ads. You’ll partner with senior creative staff to concept and solve client projects, helping teams deliver clear, compelling outcomes.
- Produce exceptional client work across multiple media types including TV, Radio, print, digital, outdoor, and collateral
- Create art that activates consumers to shop and purchase client offerings
- Partner with senior creative staff to concept and solve client projects
- Collaborate with copywriters using strong written communication
- Support new business through bold, innovative presentations
- Maintain best practices for file and server management (naming conventions, folder organization, versioning control, job slugs, and more)
- Maintain client brand guidelines and design standards
- Manage multiple projects at once while meeting mutually agreed deadlines
- Maintain relationships with internal teams and clients to support value and respect
- Help develop relationships in the advertising and marketing community to support recruitment of top talent
- Bring a positive, solutions-oriented attitude while working with colleagues, associates, and clients
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or 3+ years of experience with an advertising or design company
- At least three years of prior experience in a high-volume environment
- A strong portfolio showing originality, innovation, problem-solving, and personal expression
- Work examples that demonstrate you solved business problems (beauty with effectiveness at selling the product)
- Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Flash and HTML/CSS and Java are a plus but not required
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, utilize resources, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines while staying within budget
- Strong interpersonal skills as a team player, with persuasive, negotiator-level communication and innovative thinking
- High initiative, motivated working style, and ability to work independently while supporting agency goals and client business objectives
Tools you’ll use
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, HTML/CSS, JAVA, Social, HTML5 AS, Dynamic Ads
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (onsite)
Minimum experience: 3 years
