Temporary ACD, Art

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive high-impact, earned-first visual campaigns from concept to delivery across social, digital, video, and experiential work.

  • Own the visual development and production-ready assets.
  • Must-have: 6+ years in art direction or design.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership and multi-platform execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to concept and execute integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and content platforms
  • Lead the visual development of campaign ideas, ensuring high standards of craft, design, and storytelling
  • Create earned-first, culturally relevant work for client projects and new business pitches
  • Collaborate with copywriters, strategy, account, project management, and influencer teams to bring ideas to life
  • Translate concepts into strong visual executions, including layouts, storyboards, design systems, and production-ready assets
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing direction and mentorship to designers and junior team members
  • Work closely with project managers and production partners to develop timelines and oversee execution
  • Prepare and deliver compelling client presentations and guide the approval process
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant creative experience in art direction or design
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
  • Proven ability to manage projects with attention to detail in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-level visual execution across multiple platforms
  • Expertise in layout, typography, composition, and motion design principles
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard design tools
  • Experience in art direction and production across video, digital, social, and experiential platforms
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively
  • Experience maintaining client relationships and supporting budget and timeline development
  • Familiarity with influencer or community-driven content is a plus
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and design decisions
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