Group Art Director

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with the ECD on generating ideas, conceptualizing, and crafting creative strategies to translate vision into action

• Present innovative and well-grounded ideas and possess the ability to implement them independently

• Uphold the ECD's creative standards across all projects and channels

• Contribute to positioning the brand in cultural moments, campaigns, and impactful initiatives that embody the essence of PrizePicks

• Supervise two Art Directors (Brand and Social) and two specialized designers

• Uphold and enhance the work of George and Brandon – your role is to elevate their creations, not alter them

• Coach by example: demonstrate superior work quality instead of just explaining it

• Foster a conducive environment where the team delivers their best creative outputs

• Offer direct, constructive feedback to enhance the quality of work consistently

• Develop campaign assets from initial brief to final product – encompassing digital, social, OOH, CRM, and product touchpoints

• Create animated TV commercials, social media content, and motion systems from scratch (Non-negotiable)

• Construct 3D assets – strong proficiency in Blender is highly preferred

• Brainstorm and write in collaboration with copy when necessary – including scripts, taglines, and platforms

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in executing creative projects in a dynamic in-house or agency setting

• Track record of managing or guiding creative professionals – contributing to their growth and development

• Portfolio showcasing diverse skills: strategic campaign planning, top-tier visual design, motion graphics, and 3D visualization

• Mastery in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects – fundamental competencies

• Strong proficiency in Blender – essential for setting yourself apart

• Proficiency in performance-oriented creativity – ability to recognize effective paid social content and its impact

• In-depth knowledge of sports and pop culture – particularly NBA, NFL, and related trends

• Background in sports, gaming, or entertainment/culture – fluent in the industry's language

• Capability to conceive ideas, pitch, write, and execute at an exceptional level throughout project phases

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Annual bonus

• Flexible PTO to promote a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)

• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits

• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on outcomes, not hours worked

• Company-wide in-person events and team outings

• Lifestyle enhancement program

• Company-provided equipment (Windows & Mac options)

• Annual performance evaluations with growth and career development opportunities