Remote Art Director at Cognizant

Company Overview:
Cognizant is a leading remote design and creative company that embraces a fully remote work culture. We believe in fostering creativity and innovation through a distributed team environment, allowing our employees to work from anywhere in the USA. Our remote work setup enables collaboration and flexibility while maintaining a strong sense of community and connection among team members.

Position Summary:
As a Remote Art Director at Cognizant, you will play a key role in leading the visual design direction for various projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of our design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with our clients' brand identities and objectives. This is a remote position that offers the opportunity to showcase your artistic talent while collaborating with a diverse and talented team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute creative concepts for design projects
- Lead and mentor a team of designers to ensure the visual integrity of all deliverables
- Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and provide strategic recommendations
- Ensure consistency in branding and design elements across all platforms
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in design and creative work

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative role
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative design projects
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
- Proficiency in design software and tools
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Technical Requirements:
- Fully equipped home office with necessary design tools and software
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Ability to work within US time zones
- Familiarity with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace

Desired Skills:
- Experience in remote team collaboration
- Knowledge of UX/UI design principles
- Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Understanding of digital marketing and branding strategies

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive annual salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to market-rate pay, we provide remote-specific benefits such as a home office stipend or equipment, flexible working hours, and virtual team building activities. Our virtual onboarding process ensures a smooth transition into your role, and occasional team meetups may involve travel opportunities.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Art Director position at Cognizant, please submit your resume and portfolio to our careers page on our company website. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our remote design and creative team.

Thank you for considering a career with Cognizant!