Art Director

1000heads • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

1000heads is seeking an Art Director to join its Creative team, collaborating with specialists across Accounts, Insights, Community, and Strategy to develop social-first work for clients. The role involves hands-on creative direction for social, digital, and brand activation campaigns, from concept through execution, helping brands tell their stories across channels.

The Art Director will champion and present creative work, evolve design strategies, translate marketing and branding strategies into campaigns, and safeguard quality and visual consistency. The position suits someone who enjoys fast-paced, varied projects and takes a meticulous approach to design.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in the office. The stated salary range is $95,000–$110,000.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience.
• Agency and/or social media content experience.
• Expert knowledge of design software and editing tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, and After Effects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellence in visual elements, including layout, typography, hierarchy, and composition.
• A keen eye for design and visualization, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Inspirational and visionary approach, with the self-drive to maintain and improve design standards.
• Team-player attitude and flexibility to step in when needed on any project.
• Online portfolio with a provided link.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the luxury industry.

Responsibilities

• Work from briefs with copywriters or other creative team members to generate ideas for client presentations.
• Determine the best visual representation for concepts.
• Create sketches, storyboards, wireframes, and layouts to bring concepts to life for presentations and proposals.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audiences, and develop an artistic approach and style to match.
• Design effective social and digital campaigns.
• Coordinate with specialists such as artists, photographers, and developers.
• Contribute to creative meetings and share ideas.
• Produce attractive and effective designs for all media.
• Manage projects on and off location and work within a budget.
• Champion and present creative work, evolve design strategies, translate marketing and branding strategies into campaigns, and maintain quality and overall look and feel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous time-off package, including the last week of the year.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement investment options with employer match after year one.
• Gym stipend.
• Professional development stipend.
• Monthly Culture Club activities, such as sports, games, and happy hours.
• DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
• Commute and parking benefits.
• Wellness program focused on mental, physical, and financial employee wellness.

What This Job Offers

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