Art Director at CNC Agency | USA | $90K/yr – $125K/yr

Art Director

USA (Remote)

$90K/yr – $125K/yrMid Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual direction by translating Creative Director input into a cohesive aesthetic and lighting, color, material, and space language that guides cross-disciplinary design deliverables.

Own visual systems and execution across environments with craft-focused feedback to designers.
Bridge concept to delivery by aligning typography, color theory, spatial language, and environmental storytelling with the brief.
Collaborate with Creative Directors to ensure craft quality and consistency across touchpoints.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Interpret creative vision and frameworks set by the Creative Director into a clear, cohesive visual direction
Develop mood boards, look-and-feel explorations, and visual references that define the aesthetic of an experience
Establish materiality, color palettes, lighting approaches, textures, propping, and décor direction
Define visual systems and rules that guide graphic and 3D designers across all touchpoints
Collaborate closely with designers to guide the execution of environments, brand elements, and experiential assets
Integrate thoughtful visual details that reinforce the brief, including branded moments, messaging, and environmental storytelling
Review and refine design outputs to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all elements
Partner with Creative Directors to ensure visual execution aligns with overall creative intent
Provide clear, actionable feedback to designers while elevating the overall level of craft
Owns the visual expression of the work, not the overarching creative strategy, concept, rationale, or copy

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in art direction or visual design, ideally within an experiential, agency, or brand environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to define and direct visual systems across physical and environmental experiences
Proven experience developing look-and-feel, materiality, and spatial/visual language for branded environments
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and spatial design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma and 3D workflows is a plus
Experience guiding designers and collaborating across disciplines (graphic, 3D, production)
Detail-oriented with a strong eye for craft, consistency, and finish
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate visual decisions and provide constructive feedback
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple workstreams