Associate Director, Art Director

Overview

Associate Director, Art Direction role leading creative execution and mentoring a multidisciplinary design team for a high-visibility client, reporting to the Creative Director.

What you'll do

• Concept and design best-in-class digital creative across social and video, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
• Act as a direct supervisor and mentor to junior and mid-level Art Directors and Designers, providing clear, constructive feedback to creatives across disciplines (for example, to copy).
• Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post to ensure work comes to life as intended.
• Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
• Navigate ambiguity with CD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
• Foster an inclusive, high-energy environment and lead daily brainstorms and inspiration-sharing sessions.
• Own creative execution end to end, concepting and producing polished, on-brand, performance-minded assets that meet timelines and briefs.
• Lead by doing while strategically delegating portions of projects to junior team members, remaining accountable for final output.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
• On-set and content production experience (domestic or international), including working with video directors, editors, and producers.
• Proven hands-on experience utilizing advanced generative AI platforms (including Midjourney, Runway, Vizcom, Weavy, or equivalent visual AI tools) to conceptualize, iterate, and scale creative production workflows.
• Deep understanding of paid media ecosystems, conversion design, and data-backed creative strategies.
• Responsible for translating high-level marketing briefs into high-volume, scroll-stopping digital assets.
• Strong track record in developing native short-form video content and paid ads tailored, optimizing assets for user engagement and platform algorithm performance.
• Strong client presentation and communication skills, with the ability to confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
• Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding, plus deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal performance.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset.
• A creative portfolio that shows your eye for design, your range in digital, video, and ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.

Nice to have

• Prior social agency experience or relevant experience with a track record of navigating high-volume, high-visibility accounts.

Details

• Remote, US (location line: NY, US, US, IL, US - Remote).
• Based on a 40-hour workweek.
• Benefits: healthcare, dental, and vision coverage; 401K plan with matching; PTO; paid company holidays; parental leave.
• Salary range: $122,000 — $160,000 USD (US Remote).