The JRT agency® is an established marketing communications firm with a start-up culture, and is looking for an energetic and collaborative individual to lead our digital design approach and team. Are you passionate about designing exceptional websites and mobile applications that amplify the user experience and perform as industry benchmarks? If so, we’d like to speak to you about the Director of Digital Design role.
The Director of Digital Design is experienced in user interface design and content architecture and will follow best practices regarding user experience to create intuitive products and strategies. The individual will work closely across agency teams, especially with our creative and technology leadership, to execute website and app experiences that look great and set the bar for usability and effectively deliver client project goals.
Plus, you’ll lead the mentoring and development of a rising group of digital design superstars, guiding their approach and sharing best practices. The right candidate is dedicated to continuous learning and sharing, working diligently to keep our agency at the forefront of digital design trends.
At the JRT agency®, you’ll work in a collaborative culture surrounded by some of the brightest minds. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team with access to ongoing personal and professional development.
REQUIREMENTS
- Lead cross-functional efforts to drive the strategic ideation, development and implementation of user experience design and plans
- Oversee front-end web designers and developers that are tasked with delivering stand-out digital services, including websites, interactive media and progressive mobile applications/content
- Identify and recommend solutions that help further the client’s goals by drawing upon diverse background in user-focused design, information architecture, traditional design, advertising and current internet trends
- Interface with agency leadership and client stakeholders as a thought-leader in user experience and web design
- Display proficiency in HTML5 and CSS styling, along with creating clean, well-documented semantic HTML
- Manage and monitor multiple project plans and team resources simultaneously
- Understand and leverage website analytics and agency business intelligence team reporting
Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant experience in a design/UX leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in web development and design, computer science, information systems, systems analysis, development and maintenance of data-driven applications in a business setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong communication skills in presenting a vision to clients and demonstrated experience strategically delegating work to various team members
- Extensive knowledge of all creative disciplines, design, UX, motion and creative technology, and of the roles they play in both conceptual and executional work
- Strong experience across Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint), Sublime Text, HTML5, CSS 3, LESSCSS, Twitter and BootStrap
ABOUT JRT
The JRT agency® is a creative marketing communications agency made up of people with a diverse set of skills and experience. Along with our sister company, CG Detroit®, we have strong client relationships with some of the biggest automotive brands and other great companies in a variety of industries. We excel in advertising, publishing, PR, experiential marketing, web development and digital media technologies. We offer highly competitive salaries, paid time off, healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. We work as a transparent culture with open discussion, monthly agency meetings, and seasonal social and civic activities. We love, and reward, high achievers that show a passion for their work and naturally possess a high-performance work ethic.
Start the conversation by emailing (ad@thejrtagency.com) your cover letter and resume including “Director of Digital Design” in the subject line.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
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