Martin Keegan: Art Director in Carlsbad, CA

Providing art direction for all global brand marketing assets. Create and execute seasonal advertising campaigns and creative strategy for all brand categories. Oversee and approve all art production through management of junior level designers.

Projects consist of, but not limited to, art direction, ad campaign development, web design, catalog production, advertising layout, point of purchase design, tradeshow art production, multimedia, billboard layout, photo shoot management, and apparel design. Essential Functions: Conceptualize, design and coordinate original artwork, logos and copy layouts to ensure marketing pieces are creative and effective; determine style, size, and arrangement of type and illustrations. Develop creative themes that convey intended meaning to target audience that communicate brand and other conceptual visual impressions. Manage graphic design projects within assigned budget and timeframes. Coordinate and schedule projects with business partners and vendors. Primary focus is on flawless execution and production of creative projects.

Projects consist of, but not limited to, art direction, ad campaign development, web design, catalog production, advertising layout, point of purchase design, tradeshow art production, multimedia, billboard layout, photo shoot management, and apparel design. Essential Functions: Conceptualize, design and coordinate original artwork, logos and copy layouts to ensure marketing pieces are creative and effective; determine style, size, and arrangement of type and illustrations. Develop creative themes that convey intended meaning to target audience that communicate brand and other conceptual visual impressions. Manage graphic design projects within assigned budget and timeframes. Coordinate and schedule projects with business partners and vendors. Primary focus is on flawless execution and production of creative projects.

Provide specialized training in Mac operating system and applications ranging from beginner to professional designers and photographers. Requires strong communication skills and a vast understanding of computer hardware / software technology.

Selling high end computers and electronic products in a fast paced retail environment. Expert level knowledge in both Mac and iOS product lines.

Exposure to all aspects of design including catalog layout, product masking and retouching, pop, type treatments for product identity, apparel graphics. Learned team dynamics and communication skills in a fast paced creative work environment.