Junior Art Director

EXL

Art Director creating high-impact visual solutions for clients in regulated industries. Collaborating across teams to ensure accuracy and quality in all visual executions.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Review all creative deliverables for accuracy, craftsmanship, and adherence to brand and compliance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designprint designdigital designvideo designmotion designproduction-ready executionlayout designtypographycolor theoryvariable data printing

Soft Skills

attention to detailproject managementclear communicationcollaborationcreative ideationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingcraftsmanship

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Designequivalent professional experience