Art Director

About Yahoo 

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide to hundreds of millions of consumers globally with its portfolio of iconic brands that includes Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Search, AOL, Engadget, TechCrunch, Rivals and many more. For brands and agencies, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions, premium content and powerful  cross-channel data to engage audiences and deliver results. 

Position Summary 

As an Art Director at Yahoo, you will be instrumental in leading the design development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of creatives and marketers to bring strategic concepts to life, ensuring consistency and design excellence across all consumer touchpoints. Your role will be critical in pushing creative  boundaries and significantly impacting Yahoo’s marketing success. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in designing for various digital channels and social platforms, an obsession with creative performance and results, keen understanding of design principles, exceptional attention to detail and efficiency, and a collaborative attitude.  

Key Responsibilities: 

● Lead the conception and execution of visual assets across various media for digital  marketing campaigns, including digital social ads, CRM headers, with a focus on meticulous detail and precision. 

● Concept key art and translate concepts across diverse deliverables, adapting designs to fit new specifications while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and maintaining high quality and consistency. 

● Review and refine design work based on feedback, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines. 

● React to data and analytics of creative performance to iterate and optimize based on results. 

● Create accurate, production-ready files in multiple sizes, formats, and specifications. 

● Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, designers and producers for cohesive creative output. 

● Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high quality and adherence to project specifications. 

● Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to enhance design practices and deliver innovative solutions. 

● Develop and implement efficient production workflows to optimize team productivity and output. 

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. 

● Proven experience (6+ years) in digital design. 

● Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Google Suite. 

● Proven ability to iterate within brand guidelines while bringing fresh, innovative design concepts that push creativeboundaries. 

● Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in design and production across various media. 

● Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 

● Deep understanding of design principles—layout, color, and typography. 

● Expertise in digital and print production techniques and terminology. 

● Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. 

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with effective collaboration capabilities. 

● Experience in developing and implementing design processes and workflows is a plus.