Art Director/Designer

Modern Climate, a Minneapolis-based studio operating on a hybrid schedule, is looking for an Art Director/Designer who can blend strategic thinking with hands-on design across brand identities and digital campaigns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative that stays on brand and on schedule, with a salary range of USD 85,000 to 110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong conceptual skills and a solid understanding of the digital landscape
• Concept and design print, audio, video, and digital creative; craft typography and provide direction for photography and motion
• Bring brand identities and design systems to life to communicate an organization's true DNA through logos, iconography, typography, colors, illustration, and other visual elements
• Collaborate with creative teams, strategists, and account leads to produce a high volume of work on time, within budget, and on brand
• Participate in brainstorms and deliver best-in-class creative that meets and exceeds client objectives
• Translate creative direction into engaging and effective design solutions
• Develop in-depth content for online experiences and digital campaigns
• Understand business objectives and audience demographics
• Collaborate with creative teams to help determine conceptual campaign direction
• Lead by example and mentor other creatives as opportunities arise
• Work closely with the Creative Director to build and optimize efficient processes and protocol to improve the department
• Deliver polished client presentations that clearly show how the work addresses client challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication arts, graphic design, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on the visual side of the creative realm inside a marketing agency environment
• Strong understanding of design principles and how they relate to brand
• Ability to translate clear strategy into brilliant creative expression
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, develop, and execute campaigns
• Acute attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines
• Portfolio of work to be submitted at time of application (password if necessary)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Google Suite
• AI Tools

Benefits

• An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming culture
• Challenging and unique opportunities that will elevate your career growth
• A team of industry-leading colleagues to grow alongside
• A genuine team environment where you’ll support and be supported by others
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO

Collaborative Model

• We work in a flexible hybrid model with in-office days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Tuesdays and Fridays are work from home days
• Our office is located in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota
• And yes, we were here before it was cool

Core Values

• We, Not Me
• Be Brave
• Dig Deep
• Lean Forward
• Be Kind
• Be Present