Intermediate Art Director

SALT XC • Chicago, IL

6d • $73,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kitchen North America is a team of creatives, producers, data analysts, and social experts who collaborate to deliver remarkable ideas across various mediums, from social to TV. This team operates at the speed of culture, responding to trends and events to create work that captures the spirit of the moment, earns media impressions, and generates conversation. The team has received international recognition from industry leaders like Cannes and One Show, and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year. They are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to lead the way, produce award-winning work, and generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an Art Director or conceptually creative role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven, culturally relevant work across multiple channels.
• Proven ability to generate original ideas both within and beyond the brief.
• Deep understanding of social-first thinking and how ideas travel across platforms.
• Exceptional design sensibility, typography, and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to work at speed without compromising craft.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Curiosity about culture, trends, and what people care about right now.
• Experience working in fast-paced agency or in-house creative environments.

Responsibilities

• Concept and execute breakthrough creative ideas across social, digital, film, and integrated campaigns.
• Partner with a writer to bring ideas to life, and work closely with strategists, producers, and the creative director.
• Translate cultural trends and real-time moments into compelling, brand-relevant creative.
• Lead the visual direction of projects from concept through execution, ensuring high craft and consistency.
• Present ideas clearly and persuasively to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across disciplines to create work that earns attention, drives engagement, and delivers results.
• Stay ahead of emerging platforms, tools, and creative trends.

What This Job Offers

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