Production Led Art Director

March 21

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Ciena

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Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

Converged Packet-Optical • Packet Networking and Carrier Ethernet • Optical Transport • Software and Services • Data Center Interconnect

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1992

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

📋 Description

• Retouch and finalize (pre-flight) large image files for digital and print used across omni-channel campaign activations, including image color correction, color standardization, expanding crops, and adding/removing elements and objects in the composition. • Manipulate digital and print assets for advertising, infographics, social media graphics, environmental/display design, corporate presentations, and graphics for industry trade shows and events • Present creative assets to ACD and other key stakeholders for review/approval, and manage necessary revisions and feedback loops • Support the team in the overall creative production process • Research and source imagery from stock photo websites to support project needs • Help manage, organize, and grow the internal photo library • Drive consistent implementation of Ciena’s visual brand standards • Translate marketing requirements from creative briefs into a variety of creative assets • Create layouts using established templates and style sheets, and help develop the established templates and style sheets • Collaborate with the ACD to manage external vendors as needed • Troubleshoot problems with design software • Ensure that all deadlines are met • Consult with Creative Team and key stakeholders to streamline production processes and ensure design consistency across all deliverables • Performance of other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Art Director on corporate or agency teams • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art direction, or related field • Possess advanced knowledge of core design principles, including layout, typography, color, composition, image retouch standardization, and current design trends • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Figma, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace • Ability to work in a Mac environment • Strong ability to solve creative problems and final production needs under tight deadlines • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and deadlines at the same time • Works well as part of a team • A well-trained eye for visual composition and an attention to detail • Experience targeting B2B audiences, preferably in the technology industry is a plus • Ability to give and receive candid, constructive feedback • Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills • Advanced English level is required (writing, speaking and understanding) • An online portfolio showcasing design work. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans • 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time