Art Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $103K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross functional client relationships and creative projects, turning briefs into data informed interactive experiences.

  • Own client relationships and lead projects across disciplines.
  • Translate briefs into visually impactful interactive work that ties to business goals using data signals.
  • Bridge art and tech by integrating internal tools into daily creative workflows.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop leadership skills by owning client relationships and team projects
  • Refine your time and project management abilities while balancing multiple deliverables across your client list and internal team projects
  • Influence the evolution of creative processes and best practices
  • Build trusted relationships and foster collaboration across disciplines
  • Gain a deeper understanding of how data can be used to craft meaningful and impactful creative that drives customer actions
  • You can bridge the gap between art and tech, seamlessly integrating our internal tools and platforms into your daily creative workflow

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in an agency or in-house environment leading digital design
  • Strong understanding of branding and ability to align creative with business objectives
  • Ability to translate client briefs into visually impactful interactive experiences
  • Dependable and self-directed with strong time and project management skills
  • Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and visual
  • Comfortable presenting and persuading in both internal and client-facing settings
  • Familiar with the capabilities and limitations of creative tools, development, and production teams
  • Proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects)
  • Basic Motion Graphics (animation, storyboard, light video editing)
  • Microsoft Programs (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Figma knowledge is a plus
  • Willingness to travel with a Creative Manager or Director for occasional client meetings (solo travel may apply)

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, or Design preferred
  • A portfolio that showcases strategic, concept-driven, and visually polished work
  • Experience working on creative personalization or data-driven campaigns
  • Track record of building relationships and inspiring trust with clients and across internal teams
  • Positive, adaptable team player who thrives in the ever-changing world of advertising technology

Benefits

  • Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
  • Time to Recover: Paid sick time
  • Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
  • Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
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Epsilon

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Epsilon Systems is a 100% employee-owned professional and technical services company founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to defense and commercial customers worldwide, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and Department of Homeland Security. Our sustained growth in size, capability, and reputation reflects our focus on customer success, our employees’ expertise, and the strength of our management team.Our business units:-Modernization & Engineering Sector: A premier NAVSEA-certified Alteration Installation Team (AIT) provider to the U.S. Navy, offering ship alteration installations, repair, technical services, and logistics support for NAVSEA, NAVAIR, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Military Sealift Command.-Ship Repair Sector: Offers comprehensive marine engineering, assessment, maintenance, and ship repair services for all classes of U.S. Navy ships. We provide the capacity and technical expertise to meet any shipboard repair or maintenance needs.-Epsilon C5I, Inc.: Specializes in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence (C5I) support. Our capabilities include solutions for software and systems engineering, signal intelligence, cryptologic programs, and cybersecurity.-Advanced Products (AP): Provides design, build-to-print, assembly, testing, and integration for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems for the U.S. Navy, foreign military sales, and commercial customers. -Technology Solutions: Develops systems for operational readiness and nuclear operations. Our Epsilon XR team specializes in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality training, simulations, and e-learning.-Mission Services: Provides secure communications, satellite systems, network operations, environmental management, fleet technical assistance, and logistics support for U.S. Navy operations.

Founded in 1998
San Diego, California, USA
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