Argonaut

Art Director

Argonaut

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Create and refine visual concepts for marketing campaigns, aligning them with brand guidelines and target audiences
  • Ideate with copywriter on visuals and own creative work from brief to concept to production to completion on given project across any and all brands within the agency
  • Collaborate with Strategy, Brand Management and Production to ensure ideas are on brief and within budget
  • Craft beautiful presentations full of arresting visuals
  • Direct the development and implementation of visual elements, including typography, layout, and overall visual style
  • Develop and execute original, on-brand visual concepts across a wide range of platforms (digital, social, film/video, experiential, OOH, print)
  • Translate strategic briefs into compelling creative solutions with a strong visual identity
  • Work closely with producers, designers, editors, and external vendors to bring concepts to life through production
  • Maintain high visual and executional standards, ensuring brand consistency and attention to detail throughout the process
  • Use new technology to bring ideas to life
  • Present work with charm and engage the client in discussion over the work
  • Ensure projects see through production, ensuring the end output is nothing short of perfection

Requirements

  • 2 or more years of experience as an Art Director within the Advertising Industry, in-house creative teams, or related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred
  • Art Director portfolio, or “spec” portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities
  • Excellent oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to present and justify creative ideas
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with Figma, After Effects, or Premiere is a plus
  • Strong understanding of social platforms, digital media, and integrated campaign development a plus
  • Experience in photo and video shoots, including art direction and post-production
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
art directionvisual designpresentation designtypographylayout designcreative concept developmentphoto directionvideo directionpost-productioncampaign development
Soft Skills
oral communicationpresentation skillscollaborationattention to detailproject managementcreativityclient engagementstrategic thinkingtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AdvertisingBachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree in Visual Arts