Senior Art Director Cover Letter

Please consider me for the senior art director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for creative thought leadership in the development of high-quality print and broadcast, as well as environmental, experiential and digital design.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Competent in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Expertise in the areas of marketing and branding
• BA or BS in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Communication Design or equivalent
• Successful experience in managing a graphic design team junior staff
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator using Mac OS X
• An overall understanding of web production and the capabilities of digital channels
• An expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign etc etc
• Contribute to the conception, design and execution of promotional materials

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior art director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for creative concepts and designs print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, TV commercials, billboards, interactive/web ads and more, according to strategic plans provided by creative director/marketing director, and by assignment from the creative director or associate creative director.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Intuitive user-centric approach to interactive design and information architecture
• Basic Prototyping knowledge using Invision, Principle or other
• Be able to communicate with UX/UI designers (collaborate)
• Portfolio should demonstrate cutting-edge creative that stands out from the clutter, fresh thinking, and a creative approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of all phases of production
• Keeps pace with new trends in visual arts, typography, illustration, photography, media and technology
• Extensive agency or related experience
• Consumer and business-to-business experience in print, direct mail, and collateral

I would like to submit my application for the senior art director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for design and creative vision for the development and implementation of marketing communications across all retail touch points including 2D, motion graphics, on-device demos, digital and experiential with the ability to understand how creative ideas will translate globally.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Can go beyond just design
• Advanced experience with the Adobe suite of products
• Work with the Creative Director to establish and implement seasonal style guides that reflect overall marketing initiatives
• Move easily among the needs of various stake-holders and partner with the heads of Product Development, Merchandising and Marketing teams
• Direct all other photography, which can include both video and editorial needs
• Consistent, proven creative talent (multiple well produced, big-idea campaigns)
• Superior sense of design
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Powerpoint and Keynote, AfterEffects and editing software programs

I would like to submit my application for the senior art director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for creative support to the regional Marcom team and partner with Regional Creative Head as the go-to person when creative challenges need to be resolved.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in a variety of studio settings ranging from editorial to catalog and location-based photography
• This role will require some travel to sites and locations
• Proactive and deadline-driven
• Experience with designing all things digital and social, the other end of the spectrum which is physical experience design for large events
• A talent for wearing multiple brand hats and switching easily among brand voices
• Strong knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Exceptional project management skills including prioritization of work flow and time management

I would like to submit my application for the senior art director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for motivation, mentoring and team-building amongst the staff and convey the vision of the agency to the creative team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• High proficiency in project and people management
• Certificate in Graphic Design
• Working knowledge / familiarity with of Adobe Creative Cloud video/motion suite (AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder)
• Working knowledge/familiarity with of Adobe Creative Cloud digital suite (Dreamweaver, Muse, xD)
• Create strategically sound ideas and concepts in line with objectives and goals
• Understand proactive opportunity and tactical efficiency
• Deliver a range of technical and innovative creative solutions
• Present ideas in a way that helps sell creative solutions