Art Director

1w1 week ago

Giant Spoon

New York City, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $110,000

About this role

We are looking for an Art Director to touch every piece of the creative process and help develop culture-first work as part of the NY creative team. From conception to production, you’ll be a steward of storytelling for brand partners, bringing ideas to life through myriad formats and styles. The ideal candidate understands design fundamentals and strives to make beautifully original things.

Dedicated to innovative work that stirs shit up across advertising and culture at large. Bring experience with integrated campaign work and holistic thinking to executions. Collaborate with teammates across functions, working most closely with a Writer partner.

This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Become a Spoon: give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people you work with. Ideate within timelines and budgets for cutting-edge yet feasible results.

Present work to creative leads, internal teams, and clients, clearly verbalizing ideas. Acquaint yourself with clients’ marketing approaches, sales environments, and desired work. Join an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in differences, bringing your full self.

Requirements

1.5+ years of experience in Art Direction and conceptual creative work in an advertising agency
Strong understanding of graphic design, photography, illustration, and typography
First successes in “big idea” generation for client brands
Familiarity with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative execution
Advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite applications
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Effective written, verbal, and visual communicator
Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a Writer partner to ideate and create work that delivers on client goals, both strategically and creatively
Work hand in hand with Writer to create presentations, including ideas, design, layout of decks, mood imagery, and bespoke visuals
Ideate within timeline and budget parameters and work with Production to present cutting-edge but feasible work
Work alongside Associate Creative Directors to make the work, overseeing and collaborating with Production to keep creative integrity
Present work to creative leads and internal teams as needed
Be client-facing and present work to clients, clearly verbalizing the essence of ideas
Become acquainted with clients, understanding their marketing approach, sales environment, and interests