Senior Art Director

As a Senior Art Director, you will lead hands-on creative work across social, digital, and brand activation campaigns from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Partner with copywriters and creative teammates to concept and develop bold, social-first ideas
• Translate strategic briefs into clear visual direction, style, and storytelling
• Create and present sketches, storyboards, mockups, and layouts to bring concepts to life
• Lead design and execution of digital and social campaigns that are visually strong and effective
• Stay up to date with AI tools and apply them within the creative workflow
• Oversee content creation from concept through production and post, ensuring every asset meets the brief and brand standards
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, directors, editors, and developers to deliver high-quality creative across formats
• Guide productions of different sizes, managing shoots and creative direction on set and remotely
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, maintaining a high creative bar across the team
• Contribute to creative reviews with strategic, sharp, and inspiring feedback
• Manage timelines and budgets to keep projects moving smoothly

Requirements

• Hybrid role with 2 days per week in office
• 6+ years experience in art direction or design, ideally across social, digital, or agency environments
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-launch work for social, digital, and integrated campaigns
• Expert understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, and brand identity
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere) and familiarity with emerging design and motion tools
• Deep understanding of social platforms, formats, safe-zones, and what drives resonance in-feed
• Proven ability to lead creative projects from brainstorming to final delivery with strong attention to detail
• Experience mentoring junior creatives and supporting collaborative team environments
• Comfort presenting ideas to clients and internal teams with confidence and clarity
• Strong organization and time management skills to juggle multiple projects
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and positively influence outcomes
• Resilience to keep pushing and improving work even when ideas or assets are not approved
• Passion for culture and creativity, including pushing beyond expected solutions

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

Location: New York, NY (hybrid)

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