Art Director

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee the design team in developing creative concepts and visual executions for campaigns across digital, social and offline platforms.

2. Work closely with the social media team to ensure creative executions are platform-native and aligned with content strategies.

3. Collaborate with production teams, including videographers, editors, and external vendors, to ensure smooth and accurate execution of creative ideas.

4. Partner with the creative team to align visual direction with overall campaign concepts and storytelling.

5. Translate brand strategies, insights, and briefs into clear visual directions and design approaches.

6. Direct the execution of creative assets including social content, campaign key visuals, and marketplace materials.

7. Conduct creative reviews, provide constructive feedback, and guide the design team to elevate overall creative quality.

8. Mentor and support graphic designers, junior art directors, and illustrators to enhance team capability and performance.

9. Ensure all visual outputs meet high standards of quality, consistency, and brand alignment.

10. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.

2. Proven experience in art direction, visual design, or leading design teams within agency or digital environments.

3. Experience working in a 360 advertising agency environment is a plus.

4. Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital content, and platform-native execution.

5. Ability to collaborate effectively with social media, production, and creative teams.

6. Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

7. High attention to detail, strong visual judgment, and quality control mindset.

8. Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to feedback in a fast-paced environment, including visual pacing, hook formats, and call-to-actions.