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30d ago

Art Director

Cronin and Company Glastonbury, CT

Glastonbury, CT

30d ago Closed

Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 9, 2026).

Job Description

Cronin & Company is seeking an Art Director for a hands-on role with direct ownership and clear visibility. This position contributes across brand, digital, print, social, and campaign or out-of-home deliverables, collaborating closely with creative leadership, copywriters, and account teams.

Role Overview

In this position, you will move from concept through final production, creating original design solutions that translate creative briefs into visuals designed to address real business needs. The work includes developing scalable design systems, maintaining brand consistency, and presenting creative decisions with clarity to internal teams and clients when needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a writer to concept and execute original design solutions across brand, digital, print, social, and campaign/out-of-home work
Translate creative briefs into compelling visual ideas that solve real business problems
Develop design systems, visual identities, and brand guidelines that are consistent and scalable
Bring a strong point of view to projects while staying open to collaboration and feedback
Contribute ideas in brainstorms and creative reviews
Take projects from concept through final production, including print, digital, social, and out-of-home deliverables
Prepare and deliver final files to spec for a variety of vendors, platforms, and formats
Ensure all work meets quality standards before it leaves the agency
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and respect for deadlines
Work closely with copywriters, creative directors, and account teams throughout the creative process
Provide art direction and guidance to junior designers and production artists, if needed
Contribute to a collaborative, respectful creative environment
Communicate design decisions clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients when needed

Requirements

5+ years of design experience, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency environment
A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work across brand, campaign, digital, and print
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling
Experience designing for multiple channels and formats, including digital, social, print, OOH, and more
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time without sacrificing quality
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience providing direction or mentorship to junior team members

Tools and Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
After Effects, Premiere
Figma

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere)
Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools such as Figma
Experience presenting creative work to clients or senior leadership
Understanding of print production processes and vendor specifications
Familiarity with social media platform specs and best practices

Reporting Relationship

This role reports to the Executive Creative Director.

Location

Glastonbury, CT (onsite).

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