Senior Art Director

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $112K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the development of original social ideas that align with brand strategy and client goals, guiding concepts from brief to execution across social and digital formats. You will communicate with senior creatives, partner with copy and content teams, plan shoots, and ensure consistent creative quality as a brand advocate.

  • Lead concept development for social campaigns
  • Collaborate across creative leads and production
  • Maintain brand standards and storytelling across formats

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of original, conceptual social ideas that align with brand strategy and client goals
  • Communicate ideas and designs to senior members of the creative team
  • Partner with the Sr. Copywriter and Content Creator to bring campaigns from concept to execution
  • Translate briefs into compelling storytelling and visual narratives across social, digital, and emerging formats
  • Partner with Producers to plan photo/video shoots and manage production needs
  • Communicate proactively with team leads on timelines, blockers, and deliverables
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and listening abilities
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Maintain consistent creative quality and become a brand expert
  • Be a standard-bearer for our company culture and values

Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of conceptual art direction experience (in house or agency experience)
  • Located in Los Angeles, CA, metro area
  • Step in to concept, write up, and execute ideas when additional support is needed
  • Expert experience in social media content and platforms
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests with multiple iterations
  • Ability to accept and receive constructive design feedback from senior members of the creative team
  • Strong conceptual portfolio demonstrating social media ideas, not just execution
  • Experience with both B2B and B2C marketing
  • Animation experience, and comfort working with and directing a motion designer
  • Expert in (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)

Preferred

  • Bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Animation skills (AfterEffects)

Benefits

  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
  • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.
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