Catapult Systems is one of the top Microsoft National Systems Integrators (NSI) in the US and we are growing!  Our award-winning success is based on a proven combination of experience, expertise, and education. We attract and retain employees far longer than the industry average, ensuring the creation of sustained, repeatable success and value for our customers. We have been building business-critical systems and helping our clients maximize their investment in Microsoft technology since 1993.

Job Summary

As Art Director at Catapult Systems you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge marketing and Web solutions. You’ll be working directly with the Creative Director in a creative environment with other Art Directors, designers, copywriters, IA’s, UX, content strategists, and interactive and front and back-end developers. We are looking for people who are passionate about design, and crave working with other smart people to solve the toughest design challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements
• Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs
• Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences and create visual prototypes and screens
• Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Contribute to the development of the creative team's culture and quality standards
• Directly contribute to project design and development
• Some delegation of day-to-day responsibilities for other designers and junior designers
• Elevate the production level of the work coming out of the creative team
• Interface with Project Managers, Developers, and Programmers

Experience Guidelines

• 6+ years of industry experience
• Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must
• A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs
• A good working knowledge of online production
• Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
• Self motivated, organized and accountable
• Experience leading a team of designers, interactive developers and writers to creative excellence
• Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members (clients a plus)
• Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Microsoft platform and tools (Silverlight, .NET, SharePoint) as well as Flash, Ajax, and other emerging platforms
• Proficient to expert in: Microsoft Expressions Suite (Blend\Designer), Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office
• A good understanding of Informational architecture practices
• Some travel may be required
• Bachelor’s degree required
  

If you are passionate about technology and want to work with great people that understand that the balance in your work life is just as important as the balance in your personal life, then apply today.
 
We offer an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off, flex spending accounts, paid disability and 401(k) investment just to name a few.