Senior Art Director
About The Position
The Senior Art Director develops and champions impactful social, digital, and brand activation campaigns from concept through execution. This hands-on, visionary role translates marketing and branding strategies into engaging visual storytelling and fresh campaigns, while helping evolve the company’s creative offering and design strategies. The Senior Art Director serves as a guardian of quality and the overall look and feel of creative work, collaborating across clients and teams to help brands tell their stories through various channels. This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in the office. The salary range is $110,000–$125,000 per year.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in art direction or design, ideally in social, digital, or agency environments.
- A strong portfolio showcasing concept-to-launch creative across social, digital, and integrated campaigns.
- Expert understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, and brand identity.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere.
- Deep understanding of social platforms, formats, safe zones, and what makes content resonate in-feed.
- Proven ability to lead creative projects from brainstorming through final delivery, with attention to detail.
- Experience guiding or mentoring junior creatives and fostering collaborative team environments.
- Ability to present ideas confidently and clearly to clients and internal teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and positively influence creative processes and outcomes.
- Resilience in continuing to improve work with the team when ideas or assets are not approved.
- Passion for culture, creativity, and pushing ideas beyond the expected.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with emerging design and motion tools.
- Experience in social, digital, or agency environments.
Responsibilities
- Partner with copywriters and creative teammates to concept and develop bold, social-first ideas.
- Translate strategic briefs into clear visual direction, style, and storytelling.
- Create and present sketches, storyboards, mockups, and layouts that bring creative ideas to life.
- Lead the design and execution of effective digital and social campaigns.
- Stay up to date with AI tools and incorporate them into the creative workflow.
- Oversee content creation from concept through production and post-production, ensuring assets meet the brief and brand standards.
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, directors, editors, and developers to deliver high-quality creative across formats.
- Guide productions of varying sizes, managing shoots and creative direction on set and remotely.
- Mentor and inspire junior designers, supporting their growth and maintaining a high creative standard.
- Contribute to creative reviews with strategic, constructive, and inspiring feedback.
- Manage timelines and budgets to keep projects running smoothly and efficiently.
- Champion and sell creative work, evolve design strategies, and translate marketing and branding strategies into campaigns.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) and Roth retirement investment options with employer match.
- Gym stipend.
- Professional development stipend.
- Culture Club activities, including sports, games, and happy hours.
- DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
- Commute and parking benefits.
- Wellness program focused on mental, physical, and financial wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
