Art Director

Social Driver • Washington, DC

1d • Remote

About The Position

As an Art Director at Social Driver, you will lead the visual direction and creative execution of content across social platforms and digital channels. This role is designed for a digitally native creative who understands how to translate brand narratives into compelling, platform-specific experiences that drive engagement, growth, and impact. You will guide the development of scroll-stopping creative across social media, paid campaigns, and digital ecosystems, partnering closely with strategists, content leads, and motion designers to bring ideas to life in ways that resonate with modern audiences. The ideal candidate blends strong visual instincts with a deep understanding of platform behaviors, trends, and performance-driven creative. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can conceptualize at a high level, execute when needed, and elevate the work across fast-moving, content-driven environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in graphic design or a related field, with a proven track record of leading successful design projects and teams.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating a breadth of design work, showcasing creativity, strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a refined aesthetic sense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts, strategies, and rationale effectively to clients and team members.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, remote work environment while maintaining high standards of quality and creativity.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative, remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of social-first creative across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and emerging channels, ensuring content is engaging, culturally relevant, and optimized for each environment.
• Own the visual direction for integrated digital campaigns, including paid media, organic social, and email—ensuring consistency and cohesion across all touchpoints.
• Design with performance in mind, understanding what drives engagement, conversion, and audience behavior across platforms, and iterating creative based on insights and results.
• Contribute directly to design work when needed, creating high-quality assets including social graphics, motion concepts, storyboards, and digital layouts that align with brand and campaign goals.
• Provide visual direction, review, and approval for design deliverables. Work with designers to achieve high standards for visual excellence across all outputs, ensuring brand consistency while also pushing creative boundaries and achieving strategic goals.
• Oversee execution of design projects, from initial research and concept development through final delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables that exceed client expectations.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their business objectives, present creative concepts, and incorporate feedback to refine and enhance design solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design to drive continuous innovation and maintain Social Driver’s competitive edge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed