The Account Director is responsible for all aspects of account service, from client-agency relationship to profitability. Additional management responsibilities may be assigned by the managing director as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills management duties as a senior member of the organization
• Participates in the business planning activities of the agency
• Manages profitability and conducts fee negotiations
• Manages gross income, maximizing profitability and staffing, developing and recruiting personnel
• Develops reporting personnel so that they are prepared and equipped to move up to the next level of account management
• Oversees strategic development of account business and agency
• Obtains new business from existing and prospective accounts

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree
• 10+ years of relevant client experience in marketing or other related disciplines

We are seeking a Art Director/Designer or Sr. Art Director/Sr. Designer candidate with a outstanding visual aesthetic combined with a dynamic conceptual ability. You must also possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced work environment and, of course, have a sense of humor and like to have fun.

You will be involved in creating integrated and unified campaigns for pharmaceutical and consumer clients across all media channels. This will include: logo/identity development, ad campaigns, collateral systems, graphic standards, websites, iPad apps, mobile sites, social engagements, videos, animations... the works.

A competitive salary/benefits package is offered based on your experience level. You will report into an agency Creative Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be collaborative, curious, enthusiastic
• Develop and execute fresh, original creative solutions
• Ability to communicate ideas
• Passionate about doing good work
• Work with copywriters, developers, project management, account, etc.
• Assists Creative Lead with staffing needs—new hires and recommendations to build team
• Seeks out resources (talent, freelance services, etc.)
• Conduct regular team-to-team internal presentations as well as client presentations
• Bring new design approaches to the forefront, informing the agency and educating the client
• Participate in new business opportunities

• Some experience a must (not a entry level position)
• Ability to create superior, original designs across all media
• Strong design style, including creative solutions able to translate across all media
• Strong conceptual skills
• Solid understanding of client deliverables and the ability to take responsibility for them from concept through handoff
• Knowledge of website structure and functionality
• Fluency in current design practices and web production software, such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media
• Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work with a variety of clients
• Ability to seek out new techniques and cutting-edge design
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines while "creating something original"
• Team player who works well with team members and department heads; no prima-donna syndrome
• A minimum of an associate’s degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts, BFA degree is preferred.

The Back-End Developer will have demonstrated expertise in writing web standards-compliant code for use in dynamic websites and email marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with others to implement new features, supporting customer requests for website changes and enhancements and improving development process

REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of PHP development and email standards/best practices
• Experience with Expression Engine, browser compliance and code templates
• Opportunities for programming in SQL, ActionScript and jQuery

The Front-End Web Developer is responsible for writing web standards-compliant code for use in dynamic websites, rich Internet applications and online marketing programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Front-end development, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting web standards- compliant code
• Web-optimized image creation and/or modification where required
• Strong attention to detail when translating PSDs to the web
• Developing email campaigns for cross client compatibility
• Developing blogs, social media programs, widgets

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2+ years working in an agency setting or similar
• In-depth knowledge of XHTML, CSS, along with Javascript and Javascript frameworks (especially jQuery)
• Experience with translating comps and wireframes into flexible code templates that work seamlessly across modern browsers and platforms (at times even IE6)
• Proven understanding of web development standards/best practices
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast paced work environment
• Detailed and deadline orientated
• Experience with Adobe CS5 Suite
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and ExpressionEngine is a plus
• Experience with mobile web development is a plus
• Opportunities for programming in Flash/ActionScript and PHP/MySQL
• Familiarity with web analytics
• Know your way around a Mac
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who can easily work independently or in a team environment

Senior Web Designer who can provide leadership, vision and innovation for client websites, online marketing programs and mobile applications. This candidate will have demonstrated expertise and best practices, while creating well-designed websites and/or rich Internet communications.

The ideal candidate must have an agency background with experience in supervising a web design team, as well as hands-on execution. This person must also possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment and, of course, have a sense of humor and like to have fun.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation of all online visual design, including typography, visual concept, photo vision, logo and icon design for the Internet and interactive platforms
• Communicates and coordinates with information architect, writer, production and project manager to ensure that the visual design communicates the client’s brand and desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications
• Develops a knowledge base, on an ongoing basis, of software programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, including new and existing typefaces; the latest trends affecting the web design/marketing industry; and changing issues within the industries specific to his/her accounts
• Assists creative director with staffing needs—new hires and recommendations to build department
• Determines/recommends team needs, such as supplies, reference guides, software, seminars
• Seeks out resources (talent, freelance services, etc.)
• Empowers other team members to become resource experts (“train-the-trainer”)
• Acts as a liaison with interactive strategy, account services, production and other departments
• Conducts regular team-to-team internal presentations as well as client presentations
• Brings new design approaches to the forefront, informing the agency while educating the client

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a graphic designer in the following areas: interactive, agency creative and/or graphic studio
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in web design and online marketing
• Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Basecamp
• Ability to create superior, original designs for the web
• Strong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet
• Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts
• Solid understanding of client deliverables and the ability to take responsibility for them from concept through handoff to development and launch
• Strong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, CSS and AJAX
• Knowledge of website structure and functionality
• Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media
• Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projects
• Ability to work with a large variety of clients
• Ability to seek out new techniques and cutting-edge design and web solutions
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines while “creating something original”
• Team player who works well with team members and department heads