Junior Art Director

The KPI Institute is a research institute specialised in business performance. It operates research programs in 12 practice domains, ranging from strategy and KPIs to employee performance, and from customer service to innovation performance. Insights are disseminated through a variety of publications, subscriptions services, and through a knowledge platform available to registered members. Support in deploying these insights in practice is offered through training and advisory services.

A recently initiated research project is dedicated to the application of management systems in personal life. A multi-disciplinary research team explores the structure and application of personal administration at individual, couple and family level. The result of the research project is a series of tools, templates, toolkits, publications and training courses content.

LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs, has been established to commercialize activities using the above mentioned research insights. LMSL is an organization aiming to empower people all over the world to transform their lives based on the research by The Institute for Life Management Science, which identifies and structures all aspects of human life into a comprehensive architecture.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging innovative solutions and continuous learning.
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance to designers on their ongoing projects, ensuring continuity and quality of work.
• Assist the Art Director with Design Quality-Assurance of all outputs including course materials, sales collaterals and marketing collaterals, ensuring all designs meet high standards and align with brand guidelines.
• Conduct Design Quality-Assurance for social media artworks, maintaining consistency and quality across all platforms.
• Assess the need for meetings with departments for new design requests in the absence of the Art Director. If meetings are not required, provide feedback and guidance to designers before sending the material to the requestor. Make sure that proper brief has been provided to avoid confusions within the creative department.
• Mentor a team of Graphic Designers and Content Quality-Assurance Specialists, offering direction, feedback, and support to help them improve their skills and performance.
• Manage time effectively to support both the team and the Art Director, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are completed efficiently.
• Initiate new projects and create multiple draft options for presentation to the team.
• Conduct research and stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve design output.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Support the Art Director in maintaining both the OS file and the Asana boards, ensuring all project details are up-to-date and organized.
• Collaborate with department heads on ongoing and new projects when the Art Director is not available, taking detailed notes to update the Art Director on project progress.
• We expect you to:
• 7+ years of experience in the design industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design skills and creative projects.
• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Proven ability to support senior art director and take initiative in their absence.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other relevant tools.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Asana & Google Drive, also in communication tools like Slack & Ms Teams.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout design.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior & senior designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
• Familiarity with web design principles and experience with UI/UX design is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively under pressure.
• Leading big teams.
  
  

Some business facts about The KPI Institute:

• 19+ years spent on researching KPI best practice;
• 220+ research reports published to date;
• 6 continents on which we deliver trainings;
• 42 global partner organizations;
• 78 countries where we delivered educational programs.
  
  

Some friendly facts about The KPI Institute:

• Young and enthusiastic working environment;
• A work environment that rewards innovative ideas;
• Flexible working hours;
  
  

Application info required:

• CV;
• Portfolio
• Followed by a Practical Evaluation Test
  
  

Employment type: Full time work

Starting date: To be discussed after an interview

Duration: Undetermined period, with 3 months’ probation period

No. of hours: Up to 40h/week

Working schedule: During office hours: 08:00 – 17:30 (Negotiable as per candidate's timezones)

Location: Worldwide (Remote)

If you are interested to apply for this position and find out more, don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected].