Art Director
About the role
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a talented and strategic Art Director to join a fast-paced, high-performing, and most visible dynamic clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp visual design capabilities, and video-first experience to the table. Someone who can translate strategy into smart, engaging creative that hooks niche audiences.
You’ll partner closely with a team of Copywriters, Video Editors, Content Creators, Visual Designers and report into the Director, Creative, collaborating to bring creative briefs to life across digital, social, and video channels. You’ll help shape always-on social and campaign direction, lead visual execution, and ensure design excellence from kickoff through delivery. You’ll play a crucial role in owning your workstream and consistently raising the creative bar.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in creative collaboration, is autonomous in ideation, enjoys rolling up their sleeves to execute, and has a strong point of view on what makes effective content in the digital world.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Concept and design best-in-class digital creative across social and video, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
- Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post to ensure work comes to life as intended.
- Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
- Navigate ambiguity with CD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. These solutions should come in the form of daily brainstorming and inspiration sharing with the team.
- Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 2+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
- Prior social agency experience or relevant experience with a track record of navigating high-volume, high-visibility accounts.
- On-set and content production experience (domestic or international), including working with video directors, editors, and producers.
- Strong client presentation and communication skills - you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
- Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding. Additionally, deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal performance.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset - you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
- A creative portfolio that shows your eye for design, your range in digital, video, and your ability to turn strategy.