Art Director at CUENTO Marketing | San Diego, CA | $95K/yr – $115K/yr

CUENTO Marketing

Art Director

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and own the creative direction across sports/brand campaigns with leadership on design systems and cross-functional output.

Must-have: 7–10+ years of agency/brand creative experience with a strong portfolio.
Standout: Ability to establish scalable design systems across multiple brands and accounts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead creative development across campaigns, brand systems, social content, presentations, motion concepts, and marketing initiatives
Translate strategic direction into compelling visual storytelling and polished execution
Present creative concepts and rationale internally and to clients with confidence and clarity
Partner closely with the Creative Director to help guide overall creative quality and team output
Provide art direction and feedback to designers, editors, freelancers, and production partners
Contribute to concepting sessions, campaign ideation, moodboards, and visual explorations
Help establish scalable design systems and creative frameworks across brands and accounts
Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, accounts, social, production, and web teams
Ensure projects maintain high creative standards while balancing timelines and business objectives
Stay current on design trends, culture, sports, digital storytelling, AI creative tools, and emerging platforms

Requirements

7–10+ years of professional creative/design experience, preferably within an agency, sports, entertainment, or brand marketing environment
Resume + Portfolio required
Portfolio should demonstrate conceptual campaign thinking, branding systems, and multi-platform execution
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Canva, Keynote/Google Slides/PowerPoint
Understanding of social-first creative and digital content ecosystems
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, and project ownership
Ability to lead projects independently while collaborating effectively across departments
Strong typography, layout, composition, and visual systems skills

Preferred

Experience with photography direction, video direction, or production workflows is a plus
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging creative technologies strongly preferred
Experience working with sports, entertainment, or culturally driven brands is a plus
Passion for storytelling, culture, branding, and modern creative trends

Benefits

Hybrid work environment
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Exposure to high-profile sports and lifestyle brands

CUENTO Marketing

CUENTO helps organizations use brand and story to drive revenue and real business results.We start with consulting. We clarify your story, define your strategy, and align your team around clear revenue and growth goals. From there, we can execute as your fractional marketing department—building the content, campaigns, and experiences that bring your story to life and move your business forward.Our work spans three divisions:SportsWhere our roots are. We partner with teams and venues on brand, marketing, and fan experience to grow attendance, engagement, and revenue.EnterpriseWhere we apply the lessons from sports to ambitious companies across industries to strengthen their brand and drive performance.ExperienceWhere we elevate the way fans, guests, and customers feel your brand at every touchpoint, creating moments that build loyalty and increase lifetime value.Across all divisions, our focus is simple: clarity, alignment, and excellence. We build systems, tools, and training that help leaders strengthen their brand, improve efficiency, and grow revenue.Our mission is to help more organizations tell better stories and deliver better outcomes.What’s your CUENTO?

Founded in 2019

San Diego, California, USA

21 employees (13 in marketing)

www.cuentomarketing.com