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Pinckney Hugo Group Careers Assistant Art Director

Why we're hiring

The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.

We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.


Assistant Art Director

Creative Department

Job Purpose

Creates concepts and executes layout designs for artwork and copy for display in magazines, newspapers, posters, packaging and online.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops concepts and collaborates with copywriters to produce a very high quality of advertising.
  • Assists with monitoring all assigned production and follows through all phases of production.
  • Delivers presentations to team and/or senior creative personnel.
  • Designs in a variety of styles.
  • Assists with monitoring budgets and timeframes in conjunction with production personnel.
  • Remains current on industry trends and technology.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university required.
  • One to two years of related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • Basic understanding of printing process, photography, illustration, typography, editing, and online applications preferred.

Computer Skills

  • Macintosh software, including the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite. InDesign and Photoshop expertise a must.

WHY PHG?

For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.

We should also probably mention… If you're looking for an easy job, this isn't the place for you. You'll be asked to work smarter and harder and faster than you have before.

You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.


OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.

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    Note: Coverletter, resume and portfolio examples can be uploaded as a single PDF.

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