Thursday, May 11, 2006

Clear Channel – Art Director

Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of effective outdoor advertising, as well as advanced computer proficiency with MAC OSX. Must have heavy experience using QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign on a Mac platform.

Additional qualifications include:

·College level degree (or graduating in May/June 2006) in graphic, commercial or creative arts and some experience in an industry setting.

·Excellent graphic design and conceptual skills to include a solid understanding of design, layout and type usage.

·Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to proof own work, work under pressure, handle simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

·Able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, as well as good spelling and grammar skills; demonstrated leadership skills.?

·Marketing experience and knowledge of print production processes helpful, but not required.

·Bend, stoop, stand, sit, operate office equipment such as keyboards, copiers, telephones, fax machines, printers, etc.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

·Concept, design and execution of outdoor advertising in a variety of formats, both independently and as a team effort.

·Work with Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and sales staff to fulfill creative requests and other long- and short-term projects.

·Prepare artwork for production and send files to printers/vendors. Create and maintain effective working relationships with vendors including printers, publications, etc.

·Meet personally with clients on premises or by accompanying an Account Executive at a client’s place of business. Remain in contact with Account Executives and clients in regards to concerns or changes and ensure that client’s needs are being met on time.

·Work as an in-house consultant to Account Executives by providing visual answers and design solutions.

·Gather images or photos from stock sources, books, magazines, and internet which convey the image that the client is looking for.

·Utilize and maintain computer equipment, printers, scanners, and supplies. Maintains Macintosh OSX workstation according to corporate standards.

·Follows policies and procedures set up by the local market management and corporate directives. Participates in company training, safety meetings and other meetings and events as directed.

To apply for this position, please contact: Andrea Mnuk, Marketing Manager, Clear Channel, 908 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072 or via e-mail at andreamnuk@clearchannel.com. It is the policy of Clear Channel not to discriminate in its employment and personnel policies because of a person’s sex, age, race, religion, disability or national or ethnic origin, or other protected class.