Art Director

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$115K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual direction as an AI-enabled Art Director shaping modular visual systems and fast AI driven ideation for experiential, influencer, and brand work.

  • Rapidly generate visual directions, mood boards, and concept art using AI tools to test many concepts quickly.
  • Design modular visuals and scalable systems that stay true to a core aesthetic across markets and formats.
  • Pressure-test ideas with stakeholders and maintain taste as the final filter while pushing creative ambition.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Utilize AI creative tools (such as Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, DALL·E, etc.) daily to:
  • Rapidly generate visual directions, mood boards, and concept art.
  • Explore and test multiple styles, formats, and executions at speed.
  • Quickly prototype environments, physical installations, content formats, and brand moments.
  • Iterate designs quickly and refine final outputs with a critical human eye and intention.
  • Participate actively in the early stages of concepting and ideation, moving beyond a traditional "design execution" role.
  • Provide a visual perspective to pressure-test ideas, helping to unlock stronger creative thinking across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide clear and decisive visual direction to internal and external partners, including designers, fabricators, production teams, and content creators.
  • Ensure rigorous visual consistency and quality across all physical, digital, and social outputs.
  • Maintain a balance between pushing the creative ambition of projects and knowing when to simplify for maximum impact.

Requirements

  • 4–7+ years of professional experience in design, art direction, or other creative roles within an agency, experiential, brand, or cultural setting.
  • Possession of strong visual taste and a clear, articulated point of view.
  • Comfortable working with AI creative tools (Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, DALL·E, etc.) or a demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly with high curiosity.
  • Proven ability to manage the creative process end-to-end, from concept → system → execution.
  • Deep understanding of experiential marketing, influencer ecosystems, and cultural storytelling.
  • A truly collaborative mindset, characterized by an ego-light, idea-first approach to teamwork.
  • The Cogent Standard (Non-Negotiable) - They do not hide behind tools. The tool serves the idea, not the reverse.
  • They do not confuse high output with genuine ideas. Quality of thought always precedes quantity of renders.
  • They do not wait to be told what to design. They bring a proactive visual Point of View (POV).
  • They use AI to explore, not replace, core thinking.
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We’re a non-traditional marketing agency connecting brands with the most authentic influencers, celebrities, and experiences. Cogent's headquarters are in New York City and Los Angeles.

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