We make digital personal. We make people say "yes, I do". We are makers with a mission: we strategize and develop digital brand activations that earn attention. Because we believe "attention" is not just a product. Therefore our most effective tool is empathy. Every line of code in our online ads or virtual experiences has a beating heart, an element of surprise, and a human touch.
Antwerpen
Werkplek: flexibel
Ervaringsniveau: medior
About Engaged
Engaged is a leading digital activation agency, known for delivering high-quality immersive experiences for international brands like LEGO. Our in-house production studio delivers top-notch design and development with a team of talented 3D artists, digital designers, motion designers, UI designers, and front-end developers.
Job description
We are looking for a Digital Design Director / Digital Art director to lead the design team in creating cohesive and immersive digital experiences. As a Digital Design Director, you will play a critical role in bringing together all elements of our immersive experiences, including UI design, animations, transitions, user interactions, sound design, and VFX. You should have a strong background in interactive / digital design and a deep understanding of the design principles in digital communication.
Your role will involve overseeing the work of designers, providing creative direction, and ensuring that all elements of the digital experience work together seamlessly to captivate and engage our audiences.
Responsibilities:
Lead the creative direction on interactive design projects such as AR experiences, virtual worlds, minisites, minigames, and more.
Brief and review designers on communication assets to drive traffic to our interactive experiences, including social videos, rich media banners, creative homepage takeovers, and other digital communication assets.
Collaborate with various in-house team members, freelancers, and production partners
Provide design guidance and support to team members, and coach them along the way
Act as a liaison between all parties to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery
Ensure all designs align with the client's design guidelines and brand standards
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, and bring new ideas to the table
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field
Proven experience as a digital art director, Design Director or Interactive Designer in an agency setting
Strong background in interactive design and a keen eye for design in all forms of digital communication
You should have excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to brief designers, provide creative direction, and motivate and guide a team.
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
Familiarity with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
A basic understanding of Blender is a bonus
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A strong portfolio showcasing your design (direction) skills and experience in the field of interactive experiences and/or digital communication
Fluency in Dutch and/or English is required for this position
What do we have to offer?
You will work on a variety of immersive experiences and communication assets for brands like LEGO on a daily basis
Your work will be delivered to audiences around the world
You will become part of a highly motivated and skilled team of designers and developers
You will receive a yearly budget for courses, conferences, and workshops (online & abroad)
We offer you an inspiring boot office with an amazing roof terrace
We are open to remote work
In addition to a dynamic and challenging work environment, we offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as a comprehensive benefits program. We believe in taking care of our employees and providing them with the support they need to succeed.
Does all of this give you a hell-yeah feeling?
If you are passionate about interactive design and are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role at Engaged.
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