Art Director

HLK•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At HLK, the Art Director is a key member of the creative department, partnering with copywriters to solve problems creatively across channels and media. The role brings concepts to life through strategic designs that capture attention and communicate effectively, working with strategists and the Creative Director to refine craft and push creative boundaries. The Art Director collaborates with a diverse team to deliver creative excellence and is encouraged to explore different styles, brand aesthetics, visual storytelling, and experimental design approaches. The position is open to residents of St. Louis, Missouri, or Chicago, Illinois. The job listing identifies the location as the STL Office in Saint Louis, Missouri, and does not disclose a salary range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of experience in an advertising agency or related creative environment.
Reside in Chicago, Illinois, or St. Louis, Missouri.
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and craftsmanship across multiple mediums.
Curiosity about different visual styles and design approaches.
Ability to adapt to different brand voices and visual styles.
Enthusiasm for experimentation and ability to communicate novel thinking.
Ability to accept and learn from constructive and positive feedback.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams.
Awareness of marketing and advertising trends and an eye for innovative ideas and design.
Strong experience with design principles, composition, typography, motion, and UX/UI.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and familiarity with Figma or similar design tools.

Responsibilities

Concept and develop original ideas with a fresh point of view for a range of clients.
Create compelling visual designs for projects across print, video, digital, social, motion and animation, websites, presentations, and other media.
Collaborate with a copywriting partner to strategically solve problems and bring a clear creative point of view to projects.
Participate in client presentations and explain design concepts and rationales.
Maintain consistency with brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries.
Use feedback to refine and elevate work.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Take personal accountability for delivering high-quality work on time.
Contribute creative inspiration to the annual MOVES conference and year-end celebration.