Jr. Art Director

Curiosity is hiring a Cincinnati-based Junior Art Director to help translate major ideas into visual work that resonates across campaigns, brands, and social. This onsite role focuses on strong creative point of view, meticulous design execution, and collaboration built on ownership and resilience with client feedback.

Role Overview

In this position, you will support the team in shaping compelling visual experiences from concept through delivery. The work spans multiple formats, from brand campaigns to social posts, with an emphasis on clear vision, attention to comps, and the confidence to move ideas from “what if?” to recognizable work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to bring big ideas to life across campaigns, brands, social, and additional touchpoints, taking ownership and pushing the work forward.
• Use a “Yes, and…” collaboration style, supporting team and individual accountability through constructive, positive confrontation.
• Execute multiple styles with a clear understanding of what and how designs should look in the real world, from large concepts to simple social assets.
• Run with assignments and projects placed on your plate.

Requirements

• Cincinnati-based
• 1-3 years experience at an ad agency
• Strong point of view
• Sharp, meticulous design skills, including attention to comps
• The ability to turn “what if?” into work people notice
• Capability to execute various styles with a clear vision for real-world presentation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Superior visual communication skills
• Portfolio showing great ideas and award-winning concepts
• Well-versed in social content creation
• Socially savvy skills
• Stays up to date on current trends and the evolving social landscape
• World builder and dreamer mindset, focused on what could be
• Cares about the work and takes ownership
• Low-ego, no-ego approach, supporting colleagues with humility, empathy, and honesty
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm during collaboration and idea presentations
• Willingness to fail, persist through challenging client feedback, and return with stronger, smarter ideas
• Ability to manage and contribute to numerous projects simultaneously
• Education: a four-year degree in a related field, portfolio school, or equivalent work experience

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite

Location and Reporting

• Location: Cincinnati, OH (onsite)
• Reports to: Creative Director