Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a senior art director.
A Senior Art Director is liable for execution and delivering high-quality creative materials that are presented in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, movies, television productions, etc. This position creates the final design and direct others to develop the artwork or layouts.
The primary roles include determining how best to present concepts visually, developing an overall look or style of publication, an advertising campaign, determining which art elements would be used, supervising all design staff, reviewing and approving designs, artwork, graphics, and photographs developed by staff members, presenting designs to clients for approval, developing detailed budgets and timelines, coordinating activities with other artistic or creative departments, talking to clients to develop an artistic strategy and technique.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| DEVELOPING OTHERS: Invest in high-quality training that enhances better productivity in future Train workers to embrace their work as their very own | [employee comments goal] |
| CREATIVITY: Grow creative ideas and turn them into workable solutions that are beneficial to the organization Do not underestimate any idea even when they are not appropriate | [employee comments goal] |
| HANDLING STRESS: Set clear boundaries between work and home; avoid answering work calls or replying work e-mails when one is having some time off work Schedule more time for things that help one feel fresh in the mind such as taking a walk or watching one's favorite TV show | [employee comments goal] |
| PROJECT AND GOAL FOCUS: Find a mentor or a good friend to take on the role of motivator, check own progress and hold one accountable Divide own goals into urgent and important in order to know which ones need more focus | [employee comments goal] |
| TIME MANAGEMENT: Get more training on effective time-management skills that speed up productivity Meet all deadlines and make the best use of the available time | [employee comments goal] |
| BUSINESS TREND AWARENESS: Put extra effort in attending conferences and local events that can increase chances of interacting with other professionals Develop better strategies for getting the latest information about current trends | [employee comments goal] |
| PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Simulate processes and observe processes in action in order to identify points at which improvements can be made Eliminate steps that do not add value to a process and optimize the steps that add value to a process | [employee comments goal] |
| RESEARCH: Examine the validity and truth of arguments before making conclusions Constantly use insight gained from existing feedback to improve research methods in the future | [employee comments goal] |
| SCHEDULING: Learn to create a work-life balance and always schedule enough time for both work and non-work related activities Show more willingness to work steadily towards both career and personal goals | [employee comments goal] |
| TRAINING OTHERS: Participate in specialized training programs and seek for more specialized training opportunities Apply skills learned in training session to advance skill set and career | [employee comments goal] |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |