Art Director

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own visual design leadership and digital experience work, translating strategy into audience-centric campaigns.

  • Must-have: 3+ years of experience in art direction or visual design with a strong portfolio
  • Standout: Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite with design systems experience
  • Standout: Collaborative, cross-functional work with copywriters and strategists to push breakthrough ideas

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Concept and execute integrated, multi channel campaigns, with a strong focus on digital first thinking
  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high fidelity designs to communicate experience flows
  • Support photo and video production across internal studio teams and external partners
  • Deliver high quality work across multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
  • Translate strategy into compelling, audience centric visual systems and experiences
  • Create intuitive, engaging digital experiences informed by UX and UI best practices and human centered design
  • Apply knowledge of platforms, tools, and cultural trends to keep work relevant and effective
  • Partner with copywriters, strategists, and cross functional teams to develop unexpected, breakthrough ideas
  • Present and communicate creative work with clarity, confidence, and a strong point of view
  • Bring DS+CO’s values of Curiosity, Community, and Courage to life in how you think, create, and collaborate

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or digital experience design
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and craft across a range of work
  • Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including experience working within design systems
  • Understanding of digital ecosystems, including web, social, motion, and interactive experiences
  • Familiarity with UX and UI principles, including usability, accessibility, and performance
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas
  • A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and continuous learning

Preferred

  • Experience with motion, animation, and prototyping tools
  • Working knowledge of web development principles
  • Interest in or experience using AI and emerging technologies in creative workflows

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits to meet your needs
  • Progressive PTO that allows you to take the time you need when you need it
  • Professional development opportunities to keep you growing
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion learning and support for everyone
  • Opportunities to create an impact in the communities we serve
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Dixon Schwabl + Company

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DS+CO is a women-owned marketing company specializing in designing and executing creative, intelligence-driven solutions to complex business challenges. Based in Rochester and Buffalo, NY, we provide marketing, advertising, public relations, digital media, research and media placement services to more than 100 clients across the nation. We thrive on original points of view and flipping old norms on their heads. So if you’ve got big ideas and a passion for progress, we want to hear about it. Named Fortune Best Workplaces in New YorkTM 2024

Founded in 1987
Victor, New York, USA
104 employees (61 in marketing)
57% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.5%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
15.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~104

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (43% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1