Art Director

Austin PBS • Austin, TX

1d • $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring an Art Director, to consistently deliver compelling visual designs on a wide range of projects, including print, video, digital, social, motion/animation, websites, presentations and more. This role will work closely with our creative director, copywriter, jr. art director, video producer, content creators, and cross-functional partners, to ensure brand consistency and creative excellence from concept through final delivery for on-air and digital campaigns across the Austin PBS ecosystem. As a visually driven creative with a refined eye for typography, composition, and storytelling across both static and motion , the Art Director develops fully integrated 360° campaigns spanning print, digital/motion, social, web and broadcast. In collaboration with cross-departmental partners, this role helps bring bold ideas to life for Austin PBS Originals including Austin City Limits , Central Texas Gardener , Overheard with Evan Smith , Austin InSight , Decibel , and initiatives supporting Membership, Fundraising, and PBS KIDS education efforts. The responsibilities of this role are twofold: to create stunning visual design across print, digital, web, and on-air, and to bring that work to life through animation (After Effects)

Requirements

• You must have a design portfolio to be considered for this position that showcases high-impact campaigns and digital experiences that demonstrate strong visual storytelling, motion design, and web design capabilities, with clear evidence of driving engagement and growth
• 5+ years of design experience in advertising, marketing, or a high-demand multimedia environment
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and After Effects); Figma or Sketch a plus
• Strong layout, typography, color, and visual storytelling skills, including original illustration capabilities
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills that elevates dialogue and demonstrates strong storytelling expertise
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Agility in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while always working towards innovative and creative solutions
• Ability to work non-standard hours in support of major activities and emergencies.
• Passion for public media and a commitment to storytelling that informs, educates, and inspires

Responsibilities

• Design and produce branding assets including logo design, typography, color palette development, brand guidelines to ensure scalable assets across digital and physical touchpoints
• Partner with the copywriter and creative team to concept and execute integrated omni-channel marketing campaigns
• Translate static graphics into motion assets for video and social platforms
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity across platforms and departments
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Serve as a design advocate across the station, collaborating with internal teams to elevate creative standards
• Organize and maintain working files according to department standards
• Participate in on-site and off-site production support as needed
• Mentor junior creatives and interns

What This Job Offers

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