Junior Art Director - Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Unlimited coffee & snacks

Team events & learning opportunities

Job summary

Thinkingbox in London is seeking a Junior Art Director with strong idea generation and hands-on design skills. You’ll work closely with Creative Directors, designers, strategists and producers to craft campaigns, visual identities and creative experiences across digital, social and experiential channels.

You will bring a strong portfolio, good typography sense and proficiency in Adobe tools, with an interest in AI-driven workflows and emerging technologies shaping the future of creativity.

Qualifications

• Some experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role, ideally within an agency or creative studio.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft and a clear creative point of view.
• Proficiency in typography, layout, colour and design principles.
• Experience in graphic design and motion design and bringing ideas to life visually.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
• Interest in AI and emerging creative technologies and their value.

Responsibilities

• Develop fresh, engaging creative concepts across digital, social, experiential and integrated campaigns.
• Translate ideas into compelling visual executions from sketches to polished work.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.
• Contribute to art direction, graphic design, motion design and visual storytelling.
• Help develop visual identities, campaign assets, pitch presentations and treatments.
• Stay curious about design trends, culture and emerging technologies.
• Explore AI tools and new workflows to enhance ideation and execution.
• Bring your creative perspective while embracing feedback and collaboration.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

Motion design

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Collaboration

AI interest

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! We’re Thinkingbox. You might not have heard of us in the UK yet and that’s okay. We are the brief to built agency, founded in North America. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we’re already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Junior Art Director to join our London team who is as comfortable coming up with a great idea as they are bringing it to life. Someone with strong conceptual thinking, excellent visual taste and a solid foundation in graphic and motion design. You'll work closely with our Creative Directors, designers, strategists and producers to develop campaigns, visual identities, content and creative experiences for a diverse range of brands. We're particularly interested in someone who's curious about emerging technologies and understands how AI can enhance the creative process without replacing original thinking or good taste. We value ideas over software skills, but we love people who can do both.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop fresh, engaging creative concepts across digital, social, experiential and integrated campaigns
• Translate ideas into compelling visual executions, from initial sketches and moodboards through to polished creative
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life
• Contribute to art direction, graphic design, motion design and visual storytelling across a variety of projects
• Help develop visual identities, campaign assets, pitch presentations and creative treatments
• Stay curious about design trends, culture, emerging technologies and new ways of creating
• Explore AI tools and emerging creative workflows to enhance ideation, experimentation and execution
• Bring your own creative perspective while remaining open to feedback, collaboration and new ideas

What You’ll Bring

• Some experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role, ideally within an agency or creative studio
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft and a clear creative point of view
• A solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, colour and design principles
• Experience with graphic design and motion design, with the ability to bring ideas to life visually
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
• An interest in AI and emerging creative technologies, along with an understanding of where they can add value
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate your creative thinking
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, experiment and push ideas further
• A genuine passion for creativity, design, culture and making great work

Bonus Points!

• Experience creating content and campaigns for social platforms
• Familiarity with Figma, 3D tools or other creative technologies
• Experience experimenting with generative AI tools for creative ideation and production
• An interest in photography, film, animation or emerging visual storytelling techniques

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits

Equal Opportunity

At Thinkingbox, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength - it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.