Art Director, Experiential

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

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

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end creative development from concept to scalable visual systems using AI tools, driving rapid prototyping, concepting, and quality control across campaigns.

  • Own concepting and rapid prototyping with AI
  • Ensure visual consistency across channels and scalable systems

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and Prototype with AI
  • 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.
  • Shape Ideas and Concepting
  • 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.
  • Creative Direction and Quality Control

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.
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Cogent World

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.

Founded in 2011
New York, New York, USA
56 employees (22 in marketing)

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