Senior Art Director

1000heads is hiring a hands-on Senior Art Director for hybrid work in Miami, FL focused on concepting and delivering social, digital, and brand activation campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Partner with copywriters and creative teammates to concept and develop bold, social-first creative ideas
• Turn strategic briefs into clear visual direction, style, and storytelling
• Create and present sketches, storyboards, mockups, and layouts from concept to finished deliverables
• Lead design and execution for digital and social campaigns that are visually strong and effective
• Stay current on AI tools and identify ways to incorporate them into the creative workflow
• Oversee content creation end-to-end, ensuring each asset meets the brief and brand standards
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, directors, editors, and developers to deliver high-quality work across formats
• Guide productions of all sizes, managing shoots and creative direction on set and remotely
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, strengthening team growth and maintaining a high creative bar
• Contribute to creative reviews with sharp, strategic feedback that elevates concepts
• Manage timelines and budgets to keep projects moving smoothly and efficiently

Requirements

• Hybrid role: 2 days per week in office required
• 6+ years of experience in art direction or design, ideally in social, digital, or agency environments
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-launch creative across social, digital, and integrated campaigns
• Expert understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, and brand identity
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with emerging design and motion tools
• Deep understanding of social platforms, formats, safe-zones, and what drives in-feed resonance
• Proven track record leading creative projects from brainstorming through final delivery with strong attention to detail
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior creatives and supporting collaborative team environments
• Comfort presenting ideas to clients and internal teams with confidence and clarity
• Strong organizational and time management skills, able to juggle multiple projects without losing momentum
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and positively influence outcomes
• Resilience to keep refining work with the team, including after ideas or assets are not approved
• Passion for culture and creativity, including pushing beyond expected ideas

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• After Effects
• Premiere

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match
• Gym and professional development stipends
• Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
• DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Commute and parking benefits
• Wellness program focused on mental, physical, and financial employee wellness
• And much more

Salary Range

USD 110,000 - 125,000 per year