Join EY's Creative Center of Excellence (CoE) as a Supervising Associate - Art Director and shape impactful creative solutions. This in-house agency role focuses on delivering high-quality, on-brand creative assets across various platforms. You'll be instrumental in creating experiences that are both inspiring and strategically sound, contributing to EY's mission of building a better working world.

As an Art Director, you will guide the visual direction and design for a wide array of creative collateral. Your expertise will ensure all creations align with brand standards, prioritize user needs, and meet high aesthetic benchmarks. If you possess a talent for problem-solving and strategic creativity, this role offers the chance to lead brainstorms and collaborate with diverse teams to produce exceptional creative work that supports EY's business objectives.

Lead design teams in producing diverse collaterals, including brochures, infographics, presentations, motion graphics, and social media assets. Develop strategically sound concepts through rapid prototyping and storyboarding, managing projects from inception through post-production. Ensure all work adheres to EY brand guidelines, meeting or exceeding expectations for quality, turnaround time, budget, and efficiency.

Stay abreast of current and emerging design trends, advocating for best practices within the team. Provide art direction and resolve issues by coordinating with team members and stakeholders. Proactively identify opportunities to integrate pop culture and innovative techniques to enhance user experiences. Effectively communicate with clients, understand design briefs, and share creative ideas.

Lead client discussions with a user-centric approach, offering unique design solutions and guiding clients toward optimal design choices. Mentor junior team members on design best practices, effectively prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple creative projects concurrently. Actively participate in and contribute to organizational initiatives.

A user-centric approach combined with creative, innovative, and analytical thinking is essential. Demonstrated experience in creating infographics and data visualization techniques is required. Exceptional project management, risk management, and team management skills are a must. A proven track record of delivering high-quality output on time and within budget is expected.

Possess an innovative mindset capable of transforming client challenges into compelling creative solutions. Excellent communication (comprehension, verbal, and written) and interpersonal skills are necessary for effective persuasion. Meticulous attention to detail is crucial. A solid understanding of current and future visual design trends is required.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or college diploma, preferably in Graphic Design or a related field. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe DC, and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is mandatory. Experience across various digital, social, and integrated media is necessary, along with familiarity with social platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest. Strong visual design and creative thinking capabilities are key.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years of overall experience in a fast-paced global environment, with mandatory team management experience. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and motion graphics skills is a plus.