The Senior Art Director leads concept-to-launch creative for social, digital, and brand activation campaigns.

Partner with copywriters and creative teammates to develop bold, social-first concepts
Translate strategic briefs into visual direction, style, and storytelling
Create and present sketches, storyboards, mockups, and layouts to support creative ideas
Lead the design and execution of digital and social campaigns that are both effective and well-crafted
Stay current on AI tools and identify ways to incorporate them into the creative workflow
Oversee content creation end to end, from concept through production and post, to ensure assets meet 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 creative direction on set and remotely
Mentor junior designers, supporting growth and maintaining a high creative bar across the team
Contribute to creative reviews with strategic, sharp, and inspiring feedback
Manage timelines and budgets to deliver projects smoothly and efficiently

Hybrid role in Chicago, IL with 2 days per week in office required
6+ years experience in art direction or design, ideally across social, digital, or agency environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-launch creative across social, digital, and integrated campaigns
Expertise in visual storytelling, including composition, typography, and brand identity
Proficiency with 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 ability to lead creative projects from brainstorming through final delivery with strong attention to detail
Experience guiding or mentoring junior creatives and building collaborative team environments
Comfort presenting ideas to clients and internal teams with confidence and clarity
Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to juggle multiple projects
Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and positively influence creative process and outcomes
Resilience to keep improving work even when ideas or assets are not approved
Passion for culture, creativity, and pushing ideas beyond the expected

Salary: USD 110,000 - 125,000 per year

Senior Art Director

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