Art Director (Onsite- Austin)

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

A role focused on creating and leading experiential marketing concepts with a hands-on design approach. It requires 4-6 years of experience in design or an agency, strong presentation skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes brand experiences, production coordination, and staying current with design trends.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Senior Art Directors, Copywriters, Strategists and Associate Creative Directors to develop compelling creative concepts for experiential marketing campaigns.
  • Design and execute visually striking brand experiences, including live activations, digital content, branded environments, and promotional materials.
  • Maintain a hands-on approach to design while overseeing Junior Art Directors and Designers, providing feedback and guidance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including strategy, client services, and production, to ensure alignment with campaign goals and feasibility.
  • Present creative ideas and concepts to internal teams and clients, articulating design rationale with confidence.
  • Assist in managing production processes, working with vendors, fabricators, and event producers to bring designs to life.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and experiential design innovations.
  • Contribute to new business pitches, helping to develop presentation materials and visual storytelling.

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience in an agency or design studio, with a portfolio showcasing experiential, environmental, and campaign work.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communications, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and familiarity with 3D rendering and motion design tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of typography, composition, and brand identity design.
  • Experience working with fabrication and production teams to bring creative concepts to life.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey creative ideas effectively.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • A passion for experiential marketing, brand storytelling, and innovative design.
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JetFuel

An independent brand accelerant built with the hustle mentality of a start-up, and the heritage of a traditional agency.Creating moments of live experiences and breakthrough content, paving the way for brands to amplify connectivity and for people to share through discovery.We live for, sweat for, and celebrate these moments. It's these moments that define JetFuel.

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
57 employees (39 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.3%
Direct
47.1%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~57

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years