CHICAGO, ILPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Plan B®

• Job overview

  The Art Director role at Plan B® involves conceptualizing and executing advertising campaigns across traditional and digital mediums, significantly impacting the agency's creative output.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Art Director will develop brand ideas, create mockups, storyboards, presentations, and manage projects from ideation to completion, collaborating with marketing specialists and creative teams on diverse design assignments including digital, UX, motion graphics, and video.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 2-5 years of graphic design and art direction experience, proficiency in FIGMA, SKETCH, After Effects, Premiere Pro, strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and a robust design portfolio.

• Work environment and culture

  Plan B® offers a dynamic, urban work environment in Chicago's River North with a culture that values creativity, hustle, and environmental sustainability as a certified B Corp.

• Company information

  Plan B® is an independent, full-service ad agency known for high-powered thinking and award-winning creative work, emphasizing sustainability and corporate responsibility.

• Team overview

  Candidates will join a collaborative team of marketing specialists and creative professionals in an open-concept office.

• Job location and travel

  The position is primarily on-site in Chicago's River North district with flexible work-from-home options.

• Application process

  Local candidates should apply by sending a cover note, resume, and portfolio to artdirector2025@thisisplanb.com.

• Unique job features

  The role offers opportunities to work on diverse media including digital, motion graphics, and video within a B Corp certified agency committed to sustainability.

Company overview

Plan B® is a well-known brand that specializes in emergency contraception, specifically the Plan B One-Step pill. The company generates revenue by offering over-the-counter contraceptive solutions designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Plan B One-Step, the primary product, is a single-dose pill containing levonorgestrel, a hormone used to prevent ovulation. The brand gained significant attention for its role in reproductive health and accessibility, advocating for women's health rights and ensuring the availability of emergency contraception without prescription. Understanding its impact on public health policy and its commitment to providing accessible healthcare options is crucial for any candidate considering a position with the company.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your conceptual thinking and digital execution skills, showcasing your ability to develop advertising campaigns across traditional and digital mediums as emphasized by Plan B®.

• Emphasize proficiency in FIGMA, Sketch, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, along with a strong portfolio demonstrating your graphic design and motion graphics capabilities, as these are key requirements for the Art Director role.

• Apply through multiple channels including Plan B®'s corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and the specified email address artdirector2025@thisisplanb.com to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current Plan B® creative team members or marketing specialists on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent award-winning campaigns or expressing admiration for their B Corp sustainability efforts to start meaningful conversations.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'conceptual thinker,' 'digital execution,' 'FIGMA,' 'After Effects,' 'motion graphics,' and 'brand development' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.

• Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify the best platforms to apply through, and find LinkedIn connections in Plan B®'s creative division, allowing you to focus your time on preparing for interviews and portfolio presentations.