Elkanodata is an award-winning Information Design Agency based in Barcelona.
We transform complex information and data into insightful, innovative and attractive user experiences.
Our clients are international organizations and thought leaders in the United States and Europe including the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, Spotify and the United Nations, with particular focus in New York, Geneva and Washington D.C.
Our goal is to be the leaders in information design among inter-governmental organizations (IGO) by 2022, offering the highest quality work to our clients from our multicultural team located in Barcelona.
Our mission is to use Information Design as a tool for social change, redefining the way people engage with relevant causes, and helping International Organizations to make the most out of their information and data to build a more informed and better society. Our agency is a great place to work. We work hard and we have fun. We like to surround ourselves with creative people who love what they do and have a passion for design, data and all things digital. We get stuff done whilst enjoying the ride.
// The Role
We are looking for a Senior Digital Art Director to join our Interactive Business Unit and help us develop top quality interactives, data visualizations and digital narratives:
- As a senior Digial Art Director in the Creative team you will create impactful and visually appealing user experiences at the highest quality standards.
- Hands-on Art Direction: You´ll participate in projects to make the most out of their creative potential. You’ll design and direct both key, award winning projects and day to day client needs.
- You will use your robust understanding of layout, type, color and composition in the digital environment to create beautifully crafted data driven experiences through visual storytelling
- You will manage multiple projects simultaneously towards successful completion collaborating with other designers, front-end developers and Project
- Managers.You will also collaborate with and art direct freelance creatives from our Roster.
- Conceive and implement ideas, concepts, moodboards, wireframes, high-fidelity design guidelines and animations in various creative projects and oversee them to completion on time, on budget and according to the client’s expectations.
- You will report to the Creative Director and work together with a team of up to 8 Creatives.- You will collaborate with Front-End Developers and other designers and animators to create beautifully crafted interactive experiences.
// What are we looking for?
- A positive mindset: Able to demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, passion and curiosity.
- A doer: You have a proven track record of getting things done. You respond decisively to challenges. You believe in doing good through information design and day to day work.
- International background, cultural awareness and socially conscious: Our colleagues and customers come from many different places. You need to be able to walk a mile in their shoes and prove that you can adapt to different styles and environments. We believe in an international culture that can drive positive impact and social change through information design.
- A constructive and resilient attitude : Our company is small but we are growing and changing fast. You want to grow with us, be ambitious and keep a positive mental attitude and learn and try new things along the way.
- A relationship builder: You initiate and manage working relationships with people (whether it’s customers, colleagues or suppliers) that are based on trust and openness. You are confident in challenging and being challenged in a constructive manner. We believe that quality relationships bring quality results.
- A manager: You can coach, mentor and motivate others and can clearly communicate your passion and vision to your team. You can delegate and give clear directions.
- Someone that is fun and easy to work with: You take your work seriously, but you don’t take yourself too seriously!
// Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience UX/Ui design in a digital agency developing top quality digital experiences. (Only candidates with a strong portfolio and a proven record will be considered)- 3+ Years experience working as a hands-on Digital Art Director.- Expert knowledge Sketch, Photoshop and Illustrator- Collaborative problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.- Experience in collaborative projects with other designers and developers.- Good communication skills- Ability to balance creativity and production workload under pressure with concurrent and conflicting deadlines- Experience leading & coordinating projects and teams of at least 3 people.- Strategic thinking: Able to identify industry trends and opportunities and shape the direction of projects.- You have participated in projects that have won awards and/or received special recognition.- English – fluent (speaking) intermediate (writing)- The position is based in Barcelona, fully in house
// Good to have:
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and animation ( after effects, zeplin etc..).- You have worked as a freelance or ran/started a small studio before- You have experience in data visualization / information design projects.- After Effects Skills or other animation softwares.- Knowledge of Agile Project Execution Methodologies and design sprints.- You have trained and mentored a junior designer before
// Are you up for the challenge? This is what we have to offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme- Offices in the center of Barcelona- International, multicultural and talented team- The chance to make your mark on a growing international agency working around social and relevant causes.- 32-38 k according to the candidate's value and experience