Art Director

Thinkingbox is seeking an Art Director to join its creative team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role centers on concepting, art direction, and hands-on design for visually driven campaigns spanning digital, social, content, and integrated channels.

Responsibilities

• Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
• Create strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution.
• Remain hands-on with design by developing layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring concepts to life.
• Maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and related deliverables.
• Translate creative briefs into visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while supporting high standards of creative craft.
• Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep work fresh and relevant.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while protecting creativity and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency.
• A strong foundation in graphic design, with a history of hands-on work.
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
• Strong skills in typography, composition, color, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to develop large-scale creative ideas and execute the design work required to realize them.
• Experience partnering with Copywriters and other creative disciplines.
• Understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative thinking clearly.
• Collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity.

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Figma

Benefits

• Flexible time off including paid vacation and sick days
• Culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits
• 401k matching

Bonus Points

• Experience playing Magic: The Gathering
• Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands
• Interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities
• Experience creating illustration-led or highly stylized campaign work
• Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns
• Experience with motion design, animation, or close collaboration with motion teams
• Passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences

Schedule & Location

• Location: Salt Lake City, UT (onsite)
• Monday to Thursday in office
• Fridays are remote optional

Compensation

USD 95,000 - 115,000 per year