Senior Creative, Art at OK COOL | New York, USA | $100K/yr – $120K/yr

OK COOL

Senior Creative, Art

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social-creative leadership by shaping platform-native visuals and storytelling across key channels for OK COOL.

Own concepting and art direction for social-first content across formats.
Must-have: 4+ years in senior art direction or visual creative in social agency/brand.
Standout: Mentors junior creatives and collaborates cross-functionally to elevate craft.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Concept and develop original, platform-specific visual ideas for social campaigns, content series, brand activations, and always-on programs across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and emerging platforms.
Lead art direction for social-first content including short-form video, static posts, carousels, and influencer/creator content, ensuring strong visual storytelling, composition, pacing, and platform-native execution.
Translate briefs and cultural insights into clear visual systems, storyboards, mood boards, layouts, and references that guide execution across formats.
Independently create and produce social-first content as needed - including lo-fi video, static assets, quick-turn visuals, and rough edits - to support always-on needs, testing, and fast-moving cultural moments.
Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, editors, strategists, client services, influencer teams, and producers to bring work from brief through final delivery.
Partner with editors and production teams to ensure creative intent and visual integrity carry through to the final cut.
Provide direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior creatives, designers, and freelancers to elevate overall creative quality.
Present visual concepts, ideas, and creative rationale clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
Ensure all creative output meets OK COOL’s standards for craft, cultural relevance, platform fluency, and brand alignment.
Stay ahead of visual, cultural, and platform trends, contributing to the evolution of OK COOL’s creative POV and industry leadership

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a senior art direction, design, or visual creative role within a social agency or brand environment
A strong portfolio showcasing social-first, visually led work, from lo-fi, fast-turn content to larger campaign systems and storytelling
Demonstrated ability to concept and execute across formats, with a focus on social-first video and static content
Strong visual instincts: layout, composition, typography, motion, pacing, and platform-native execution
Positive, solutions-oriented approach to both creative and administrative tasks
Basic to intermediate proficiency in CapCut (or similar editing tools) and the Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat)
Comfort working in Google Slides and Docs
Strong pitching and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate visual ideas and creative rationale
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of an awesome, small team of experts in social that value innovation, collaboration and excellence
Work with fantastic, world class brands
A flexible, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture
$100,000–$120,000 annual salary, plus comprehensive healthcare benefits and participation in a 401(k) program
20 days PTO + sick days + 11 holidays + mini summer break + winter recess break
Primarily remote with occasional in-person collaboration in office in New York City
Summer Fridays early closing between Memorial Day and Labor Day

OK COOL

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Strategic and (very) creative partners to the world’s leading brands. Built for social. Headquartered in London, New York, Melbourne and Toronto.We humanise brandsWe connect them to (sub) culturesWe make cool content that convertsCampaigns. Content. Creators. Global af.Work with OK COOL: studio@okcool.ioWork at OK COOL: workwithus@okcool.ioFind us on Instagram and TikTok @OKCOOLCheck out our latest trend report, Gatekeeping Information is SO Boomer Coded! https://www.okcool.io/trendreport-2025Watch our 2024 showreel here: https://vimeo.com/996669585/d38e0feed7

Founded in 2016

London, England, GBR

666 employees (75 in marketing)

www.okcool.io

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