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Job Title: Associate Creative Director - Designer
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-07-23

Company Name: Sapient
Contact: HR
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Description: Associate Creative Director - Designer Requisition ID 2420 Location New York, NY Description What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything youd expect - award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like its an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. Thats why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals youre likely to meet. Its an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk. Job Title: Associate Creative Director - Designer Job Summary: As Associate Creative Director at Sapient you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge Marketing and Web solutions. You possess a deep understanding of user-centered research, copywriting interactive development and content strategy with core strengths in design and communications. You will play an active role in shaping new opportunities for Sapient - be it expanding a current client relationship or forging new ones. Responsibilities: . Concept, develop and manage a "best in class" Creative product . Manage creative teams and tracks of work, including: o Lead and direct the creative team from concept to completion o Plan and estimate for highly complex projects o Risk/issue management and resolution . Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs . Visualize, design and conceptualize a user experience . Create visual prototypes or screens . Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation . Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables . Contribute to the development of the Studios culture and quality standards . Delegate of day-to-day responsibility to other Designers, Writers and Interactive Developers . Elevate the creative level of the work coming out of the Studio . Educate other team members, not exclusive to the Creative Studio, through project development and performance management . Collaborate with strategy, media, account and business development teams to create and develop new business opportunities Experience Guidelines: . 8+ years of industry/agency experience . Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education . Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must . A solid knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs: Mac OS, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, etc . A solid understanding of online and offline production . Passion for design and eagerness to mentor and elevate other creative people . Self motivated, organized and accountable . Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence . Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members and client . Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms . A solid understanding of informational architecture practices . Experience working in a large group environment of 10+ . Some travel may be required

Education: Bachelors degree required About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups-Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting-positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success-evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems-is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrahs Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit www.sapient.com. Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Keywords: Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Artist, Art Director, Creative Director, Strategic Designer, Flash Designer, Visual Designer, Senior Designer, Senior Graphic Artist, Senior Visual Designer, Senior Motion Graphic Artist, Associate Creative Director, AD, SAD, CD, ACD

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