Art Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the art director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clear and concise direction to direct reports in terms of developing digital design concepts, troubleshooting issues and setting goals.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A positive attitude and an inspiring work ethic
• Understands branding systems and how to work within a system and has experience creating branding systems and/or brand standards guides
• Experience with wire-framing and prototyping for web
• Experience applying best practices to web design, and designing for mobile
• Incorporate feedback and takes/gives direction well
• Help drive the creative process
• Incorporate the best design and technology practices to provide cohesive support of overall
• Proven portfolio of refined and organized design

In response to your job posting for art director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for day-to-day design and UX leadership for client programs, and deliver excellent creative work.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience art directing photography, video and illustration
• Background in experience-focused design
• Knowledgeable in major design software such as CS suite (illustrator, Photoshop, AEP)
• Passionate about mobile games and playing games
• Shipped a minimum of two titles as Art Director demonstrating a high visual bar (at least one in the mobile space)
• Sophisticated sense of design
• Strong understanding of best practices related to email designs, responsive ux, key social platforms
• Inspiring portfolio

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the art director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for first level leadership to the graphic design team, working in close partnership with the Sr Manager, Sr Web Architect and Digital Project Manager to plan and execute creative visual solutions that address client needs and differentiate the lab.

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

• Demonstrated proficiency with popular 2D and 3D applications, such as Maya, Zbrush, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Painter and at least one game engine such as Unity, Unreal or Crytek
• Competent understanding of technical and cross-platform implications
• Artistic skills
• Directs the work of the art team with confidence and skill
• Facilitates information flow between the art team and the wider project disciplines
• Works to prevent and mitigate team conflict
• Effectively communicates and supports management directives
• Keeps current with and recommends best practices in game art

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for design solutions to areas by considering project priorities/goals, intent and function of materials, anticipated targeted recipients and expected outcomes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Actively participates in the development of more efficient work methods
• Commits to meeting all objectives and applies the necessary means to meet them
• Have high standards and drive change
• Drives and maintains the quality of the work produced by the art team
• Works to develop the skills of the artists and constantly raise the quality bar within the studio
• Adapts readily to change in the design to provide art solutions within the overall vision
• Strong grasp of marketing fundamentals
• Experience in physical design including packaging, offset printing, and publishing

In response to your job posting for art director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for design Leadership for WUSA9 including the ownership of lifting our visual identity and presentation, the skills of our internal content and creative producers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BA or similar in a relevant field (Graphic Design, Multimedia design, Visual Design)
• Strong conceptual skills coupled with an excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the current techniques and materials involved in various reproduction processes, working knowledge of the equipment and materials used in graphic illustration, knowledge of all current graphics applications--Quark, In-design, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and basic HTML, MS Office
• Knowledgeable of current and new technologies to assist in offering design and graphic direction knowledge of procurement, copyright and other relevant business policies and procedures
• Advanced in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Advanced in creating branding systems, with emphasis on iconography and strong typography
• Experienced at forecasting and developing timelines for concurrent projects
• Highly talented in designing websites according to UX and responsive design principles