Art Director (Marketing Agency)

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive design direction and production for Elevation Marketing’s B2B branding across channels.

  • Own design direction and production of assets across digital, print, social, and campaigns.
  • Must-have: 7+ years as a designer/Art Director with agency experience and portfolio.
  • Standout: Proven collaboration with senior stakeholders at large enterprises and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design + Art Direct and produce high-quality creative assets across multiple channels, including digital, print, social media, advertising, web, print and mobile platforms.
  • Develop and maintain brand identity systems, ensuring consistency across all touch points.
  • Lead design strategy initiatives for select B2B clients, aligning creative execution with business objectives and audience insights.
  • Create compelling visual solutions for clients across diverse industries, including technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
  • Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and developers to deliver cohesive, integrated campaigns.
  • Present creative concepts and design idea & recommendations to senior stakeholders, and teams.
  • Adhere to industry best practices and client-specific brand guidelines to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Follow client brand guidelines and design best practices to ensure seamless execution.
  • Maintain and evolve visual standards, ensuring brand voice and tone are reflected in design.
  • Generate innovative design ideas that support overarching campaign concepts and brand strategies

Requirements

  • Proven ability to collaborate with internal teams and senior-level stakeholders at Fortune 500 companies to develop compelling visual solutions.
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining creative direction, with flexibility to adapt and negotiate changes as needed.
  • Expertise in translating complex or technical concepts into clear, visually engaging designs.
  • Experience partnering with leadership to define and shape distinctive brand aesthetics.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple strategic and tactical projects simultaneously..
  • Conceptual thinker capable of guiding idea generation in partnership with senior leadership, across both brand and product initiatives.
  • Solid understanding of digital technologies and their application in enhancing creative concepts.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to independently develop and execute innovative ideas.
  • Exceptional design skills with a focus on clarity, coherence, and impact across product, brand, and campaign deliverables.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to engage effectively with both internal teams and external clients.
  • Passionate about creative work and open to constructive feedback and direction.
  • Capable of managing a high-volume workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Excellence in writing and presenting your creative to internal teams as well as clients.
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional design & art director experience.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing B2B creative and branding systems.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing relevant design work across various formats and industries.
  • Agency experience required.

Benefits

  • Elevation pays for 95% of employee’s life, health, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Vision, dental, and a variety of other benefits that an employee can purchase.
  • Tuition reimbursement is available.
  • The kitchen area is full of free snacks and beverages.
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Elevation Marketing

Elevation Marketing is a full-service B2B marketing agency, transforming insights into breakthrough strategy, brand and creative to drive predictable growth.In a world of accelerating marketing complexity, companies need a B2B agency partner who understands their business. At Elevation, we move beyond the noise to develop strategic brands, compelling campaigns and integrated programs that capture attention and motivate action. Our approach is rooted in data and an understanding of your buyers. This ensures every creative effort and marketing dollar is strategically aligned to your goals. We provide expert guidance to deliver predictable and sustainable growth for your business.

Founded in 1999
Gilbert, Arizona, USA
45 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$24K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
8.1%
Social
5.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~45

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6