Senior Art Director – Junior

Role Overview

• Develop visual concepts and design systems for integrated campaigns spanning direct mail, print, digital display, social, web, and video.
• Translate creative briefs and copy into effective visual executions that align with campaign objectives, audience insights, and brand guidelines.
• Support creative ideation and brainstorming sessions, contributing thoughtful visual perspectives and executional ideas.
• Execute creative from concept through final delivery, balancing strong design with performance and production requirements.
• Lead hands-on design and production for print and direct mail, including letters, envelopes, inserts, brochures, and other physical formats.
• Prepare press-ready files, ensuring accuracy across layout, typography, color, bleeds, trims, versioning, and printer specifications.
• Manage production details such as personalization, variable data considerations, resizing, and mechanical setup.
• Partner with internal production teams, vendors, and printers to ensure files meet technical requirements and timelines.
• Design and adapt creative for digital channels including display, paid social, and web.
• Support video and motion projects through storyboarding, layout design, and visual direction.
• Ensure visual consistency and quality across static and motion assets.
• Work cross-functionally with copywriters, project managers, strategists, media, analytics, and data teams to ensure creative aligns with broader campaign goals.
• Incorporate client, legal, and compliance feedback efficiently while maintaining creative integrity.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Review all creative deliverables for accuracy, craftsmanship, and adherence to brand and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 4–6 years of experience as an Art Director, preferably in an agency or performance-marketing environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
• Print and direct mail design
• Production-ready execution
• Digital and web creative
• Video or motion support work
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Deep understanding of print production and direct mail workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

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