ABOUT US

Orchid is a group of young, passionate and creative individuals who love to experiment with ideas and designs from creative presentations to full scale marketing campaigns.

Created in 2012 in Paris, the company has quickly grown to a 50 people group working in 8 other countries and offices: New York, Barcelona, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Mexico and soon LA.

We are now looking for a Design Lead to join the team in Paris to work on worldwide projects. This person reports to the Creative Director.

ROLE

As an Art Director, you have a critical function in the creation process. You are a skilled “hands-on” creative and work with the project manager to manage the staff and oversee those working on a project. Throughout the project, you are responsible for junior designers’ work to ensure that our high quality standards are met. In addition, we will also look to you for hiring decisions and request your help with projects in our offices all over the world. Most importantly, your role is to have fun, and make sure your team is having fun. Yes, that’s the cincher!

We want people willing to OWN their team, their local office, their role.

Proactivity and initiative are values we hold dear, and are looking for people who’re passionate about their field of choice and don’t just want a 9 to 5 job, but something that satisfies their very soul.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Briefs accurately into winning projects
• Ideas and innovation to the design team
• An above average, passionate art director yourself and design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics
• Have a positive attitude towards team members and other stakeholders
• Guide, train and oversee juniors in all projects
• Create a culture of positivity and enthusiasm
• Help design and maintain the local office’s aesthetic

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with an integrated portfolio
• Short- term opportunity: possibility to build your team and lead creative projects
• Master (killer) in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Mastering motion design and 3D knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• French and English speaker
• Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent team player
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU

Being a part of Orchid means working with talented and open-minded people from all over the world that prefer action over process and hierarchy and genuinely want to change the way things are done. All our city offices work together, we know each other’s names and what makes everyone tick. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment with evolution and travel opportunities. Most of all, we believe in work/life balance and we make sure the voice of every single person is heard. So come, get on board!