Senior-Level Graphic Designer/Art Director

Full Throttle Marekting is a boutique, in-house advertising agency in Austin, TX, supporting multiple start-up brands through brand-forward creative work. This Senior-level Graphic Designer/Art Director role is designed to move work from early concepts through final execution across a range of channels and formats, starting as a contract hire with potential to transition into a full-time position.

The position is hybrid, with a split between remote work and on-site collaboration at the agency office. The team is Mac based, so strong Creative Suite skills are a core requirement.

Role overview

• Senior-level design and art direction across TV, magazine, web, posters, direct mail, and more
• Support multiple start-up brands in Austin, TX from concept through completion
• Provide big creative ideas and strong art direction, with fresh and effective design solutions

Responsibilities

• Design and art direct work for TV, magazine, web, posters, direct mail, and everything in between
• Translate concepts into polished deliverables from start to finish, with strong creative judgment
• Handle a small portion of production-style tasks such as resizing a banner ad and updating a photo in a magazine ad

Requirements

• Demonstrated strength in both conceptual thinking and execution
• Web design experience is a huge plus
• Work will be split between remote and on-site at the office
• Ability to live in or near Austin, Texas
• Availability for in-person group meetings, collaborations, and brainstorming sessions
• Mac-based workflow with mastery of Creative Suite (including Photoshop and InDesign)
• Minimum 3-5 years ad agency work experience is strongly preferred
• Strong portfolio is required (PORTFOLIO IS A MUST)
• Submit portfolio/book, website, resumé/CV, references, and pertinent contact information

Tools & technologies

• Mac
• Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• InDesign

Compensation & job type

• Pay: $65,000 - $95,000 per year (depending on experience and portfolio)
• Job types include Full-time, Part-time, and Contract

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Location & hiring timeline

• Location: Austin, TX (hybrid)
• Work location note: in person
• Reviewing candidates in June and July, with hopes to fill by early August
• Local candidates in Texas are preferred, but qualified out-of-town candidates will also be strongly considered