Senior Art Director - Campaigns

Plaid • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Plaid is seeking a Senior Art Director to join its creative team and shape the execution of brand awareness campaigns. The role is suited to a design generalist who can concept and execute across multiple mediums, including campaign development, social, and video storyboards, and bring ideas to life with consistent, creative, high-quality design. The position focuses on brand campaigns and reports to the Creative Lead - Campaigns.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in design or art direction, with a portfolio showcasing 360-degree brand campaigns across video, social, and digital.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI tools.
• Advanced understanding of photography and videography.
• On-set experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and understanding of video workflows, including pre-production, storyboarding, and shot lists.
• Ability to drive projects end-to-end, give and receive feedback internally and with external agencies, work transparently, and deliver under tight timelines.
• Strong collaboration, strategic thinking, presentation skills, and ability to work autonomously, with impeccable taste.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with print and out-of-home (OOH) campaigns.
• Animation skills.
• Illustration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the art direction and visual concept for omnichannel campaigns across digital, video, and social.
• Work with content designers and copywriters to iterate on ideas and bring them to life.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on creative strategy, timelines, and production plans.
• Work with motion designers and editors on storyboards, motion graphics, and polished video content.
• Design end-to-end marketing collateral, including ads, social assets, email, and print.
• Provide creative leadership and feedback across the broader design team, maintaining brand consistency and a high standard of design craft.
• Communicate progress clearly and regularly, providing creative rationale and a strong strategic point of view.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k).
• Equity and/or commission may be available depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

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