VCS is looking for the Art Director for one of our client companies which is the Well-known advertising agency in Yangon.

Overview:
As an Art Director your role within the agency is to help conceptualize communication solutions to a wide range of business problems. You must have an ability to switch between analytical and creative modes of thinking and a good grasp of the emotional and behavioral traits of different consumer sets. You will create and manage all the visual elements and overall visual direction of the work you are assigned. This often entails directing other creative people (photographers, illustrators etc). Through this you will create compelling, engaging, memorable visuals that communicate information in a manner that is (1) clear and concise; and (2) visually appropriate for the brand.

Duties:
Conceptualization – the ability to generate new, innovative ideas, which solve business problems while conforming to a given strategic direction.
Idea Development – To take new ideas and resolve them into finished, detailed visual treatments, which inspires consumers to rethink their opinions, attitudes and behavior.
Design Management - To manage multiple elements of a design (typography, Photography and other design elements) into coherent whole – often across a wide range of media and materials.
Presentation Skills – An ability to explain, expand upon, and discuss your ideas
Skill Building - To contribute to the ongoing development of the creative department, by actively seeking out and sharing new design, communication and cultural trends, ideas and learning.
Ethics – You will maintain the highest standards of business ethics, especially in terms of protecting privileged agency and client information.

Qualifications:
- Good understanding (ideally strong work experience) of advertising and communication as a business discipline
- Education or work experience through which design/communication skills have been developed to a high standard - demonstrated through a strong portfolio of work.
- Strong knowledge of appropriate hardware and software (especially Adobe Illustrator).
- Good understanding of associated disciplines (photography, Illustration, Typography, Graphic Design, Visual Imaging, Film Production, Digital and interactive design).
- A strong eye for detail and a pedantic attitude to accuracy.
- An ability to manage multiple tasks within demanding timeframes.
- Proactive attitude to skill development and a voracious appetite for new ideas, technologies and approaches across a broad range of subject areas.