Art Director (United States)

Company: Cornerstone onDemand
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

As the Art Director for Cornerstone Studios, you will be an essential part of executing the creative vision of engaging learning content across multiple content brands and marketing efforts within Cornerstone. You will work closely with the Head of Original Content, multiple Content Producers, and other Studios teammates to bring high-level learning concepts to life. You will direct and oversee the day-to-day work of the Visual Designer and manage multiple, overlapping creative projects consecutively. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, creative thinker with equal parts strategy and execution. You know and evangelize how design principles and execution can lead and affect visual storytelling and learning experiences. Youre an expert in your craft In this role you will + Conceptualize, nurture, and execute the creative vision for Cornerstone Studios many content brands + Be a hands-on manager and coach, supporting teammates and leading direct reports to realize the creative vision for each learning series + Bring proactive, thoughtful, and defensible creative ideation & firepower to a highly collaborative and innovative team + Creatively translate learning strategy into successful design that permeates assets associated with each learning series produced by Cornerstone Studios + Be our creative innovator rooted in ongoing and informed creative discovery & trend research + Exercise creative critical thinking, effectively balancing overall design & branding strategy with individual lessons and/or series + Take ownership and accountability to execute and deliver on projects + Present creative representation for internal & external clients Youve got what it takes if you have + 5+ years multimedia, print, and digital design experience with a representative portfolio + Experience managing, mentoring and coaching junior creatives + Demonstrated success managing simultaneous projects at various stages of creative development and production + You are a strategic and tactical creative thinker + You exhibit unwavering ownership and commitment to execution + Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise, and strategic manner that tie back to business goals Extra dose of awesome if you have + BA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or equivalent curriculum The Ideal Candidate... + Has superior time management skills, ability to work under pressure and resourceful when navigating change + Has a distinct vision and creative POV + Is a highly collaborative, detailed-oriented and a self-starter + Is a creative problem-solver who is diplomatic, resourceful, and efficient + Is adaptable, flexible and embraces change + Has considerable industry experience (some agency experience preferred) + Has an established network of creative contacts + Is an excellent communicator and cross-functional partner + Is extremely organized and able to adhere to strict deadlines Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at

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