9 hrs ago
Senior Art Director
GS&F
Nashville, TN (On-site)Full time$75K/yr – $90K/yr
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Senior Art Director
Nashville, TN (On-site)
$75K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time
Posted 9 hrs ago
Job Summary
Own and steer end-to-end creative output for integrated campaigns, guiding concept, design, and motion while building scalable systems and mentoring a high-performing team.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of integrated creative concepts across print, digital, social, OOH, broadcast, web, and emerging platforms
- Concept, design, and execute creative work across integrated campaigns, brand identity, digital, social, and motion graphics
- Bring versatility to the creative process, moving seamlessly between campaign ideation, hands-on design, and animation to deliver compelling work across platforms
- Establish and lead visual systems, brand frameworks, and design consistency across campaigns and channels
- Develop guidelines, toolkits, and scalable design systems to ensure cohesive execution across all touchpoints
- Partner closely with copywriters, strategists, account management, and production to deliver cohesive, insight-driven campaigns
- Provide clear creative direction and actionable feedback to designers and junior team members to elevate the overall quality of work
- Mentor and support the growth of junior and mid-level creatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Own and improve creative workflow processes to drive efficiency, clarity, and quality across projects
- Partner with creative production and account management to plan resourcing, manage timelines, and ensure smooth project delivery
Requirements
- 6–8+ years of art direction, design, or related experience, ideally within an advertising or design agency
- Proven ability to lead campaigns from concept through execution across multiple channels and mediums
- A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual campaign thinking, exceptional design craft, and versatility across integrated campaigns, digital content, and motion/animation
- Demonstrated ability to independently concept and execute creative work, balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on production
- A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, integrated campaign work, and high-level design craft
- Experience leading and mentoring creative teams, with a passion for developing others
- Confidence presenting to and collaborating with senior client stakeholders
- Strong understanding of how different disciplines contribute to integrated work and a “best idea wins” mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities effectively
- Experience working cross-functionally to deliver work efficiently and at a high standard
Preferred
- You’re a big-picture thinker who can connect creative ideas to business objectives
- You balance concept and craft, pushing both to be best-in-class
- You’re a versatile creative who enjoys moving between conceptual campaign work, detailed design execution, and motion/animation
- You’re a natural collaborator who inspires teams and builds strong partnerships
- You’re curious, culturally aware, and always looking for new ways to create impact
- You’re confident in your point of view, but open to others, and know when to push and when to adapt
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision coverage
- 401K match
- ESOP Ownership
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Professional development opportunities and growth-oriented tools
- Support for mental and physical health
- Generous parental leave
GS&F
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We are a national agency based in Nashville, TN. We specialize in working with challenger brands that punch above their weight. We are fully-integrated, fiercely employee-owned, audience-first extremists who know how to make you famous.Because we own this joint, we alone are responsible for everything we make. That means we win together, we lose together, and we fight the fight together. As an ESOP, each of us has skin in the game, we are what we make, and that drives us to make what’s better.
Founded in 1978
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
105 employees (47 in marketing)
41% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$75K/yr – $90K/yr
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Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
31 (30% of company)
Median Career Experience
40 years
Median Tenure
41.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.8%
Direct
55.8%
Referral
5.2%
Social
14.8%
Paid
1.3%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~105
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