Responsibilities

• Drive creative concepts across multiple touchpoints, crafting visually compelling designs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with creative, account, content, and client leads to deliver design solutions that resonate with client goals and audience needs.
• Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering an environment of growth, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate design rationales effectively, adapting your approach for both creative and non-creative audiences.
• Oversee and contribute to the creation of diverse design assets, including digital and print collateral, social media assets, motion design, and interactive web elements.
• Stay ahead of design trends and push boundaries in visual storytelling across digital platforms and customer touchpoints.
• Establish and maintain brand kits and design libraries, ensuring consistency and high quality across all deliverables.
• Balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, ready to step in as needed to support design production and execution.
• Assist, as needed, with new business development design concepts and production.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agency environment in an art direction or creative leadership role.
• Proficiency in fundamental design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma; knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects is a plus.
• Strong grasp of UX/UI principles, with experience creating user-centered designs for web and digital platforms.
• Deep interest in ever-changing social trends and desire to leverage social media platforms to optimize content.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage time across multiple projects.
• Up-to-date with current design trends and digital innovation, with an innate curiosity to explore and adopt new ideas.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design and art direction skills, reflecting a strong understanding of design principles and a variety of work across creative deliverables such as brand development, web and social media campaigns.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• Donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work