Art Director
About The Position
As an Art Director at DS+CO, you lead with ideas, bringing bold, unexpected thinking to life through exceptional craft. You operate at the intersection of concept, design, and emerging technology, shaping work that is visually compelling, strategically sound, and culturally relevant. This role blends big picture ideation with hands on execution, delivering creative across modern marketing ecosystems. You will collaborate across strategy, research, media, and PR to create integrated, experience driven campaigns that connect brands with people in meaningful ways.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or digital experience design
- A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and craft across a range of work
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including experience working within design systems
- Understanding of digital ecosystems, including web, social, motion, and interactive experiences
- Familiarity with UX and UI principles, including usability, accessibility, and performance
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas
- A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and continuous learning
Nice To Haves
- Experience with motion, animation, and prototyping tools
- Working knowledge of web development principles
- Interest in or experience using AI and emerging technologies in creative workflows
Responsibilities
- Concept and execute integrated, multi channel campaigns, with a strong focus on digital first thinking
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high fidelity designs to communicate experience flows
- Support photo and video production across internal studio teams and external partners
- Deliver high quality work across multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Translate strategy into compelling, audience centric visual systems and experiences
- Create intuitive, engaging digital experiences informed by UX and UI best practices and human centered design
- Apply knowledge of platforms, tools, and cultural trends to keep work relevant and effective
- Partner with copywriters, strategists, and cross functional teams to develop unexpected, breakthrough ideas
- Present and communicate creative work with clarity, confidence, and a strong point of view
- Bring DS+CO’s values of Curiosity, Community, and Courage to life in how you think, create, and collaborate
- Actively contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and idea driven culture
- Engage in regular 1:1s to align on goals, share feedback, and support growth
- Set and pursue development goals, with a focus on your career path
- Give and receive feedback constructively, leveraging shared tools and frameworks
- Stay connected and informed through agency systems and communication channels
- Embrace continuous learning, pushing yourself and the work forward
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Comprehensive benefits to meet your needs
- Progressive PTO that allows you to take the time you need when you need it
- Professional development opportunities to keep you growing
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion learning and support for everyone
- Opportunities to create an impact in the communities we serve
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
