Art Director

Bakery Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Open PTO

Work From Anywhere

Parental leave

Pet-friendly office

Creative stipend

Snacks, meals and drinks

No Time Tracking

Job summary

Bakery is seeking a talented mid-level Art Director to bring beautiful marketing materials to life from their Austin, TX headquarters. You will work alongside a Copywriter in a multidisciplinary team to develop ideas that delight clients and drive results.

The role requires 4+ years in a market-leading agency, a standout online portfolio across film, social, and web content, and expert campaign development. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a market-leading agency as an Art Director.
• Impressive online portfolio across film, social and web content.
• Expert at campaign development and execution.
• Ability to inspire clients and team members with great visual design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and oversee global marketing programs that are visually stunning and on-brand.
• Supervise design and production with designers, photographers, and illustrators.
• Stay current with design trends to keep work fresh and innovative.
• Collaborate with Copywriter and multidisciplinary team to meet timelines and budgets.
• Present work to clients, articulating the creative vision and value.

Skills

Art Direction

Portfolio

Collaboration

Creative Vision

Time Management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Bakery is looking for a talented mid-level Art Director who can use their artistry and ingenuity to bring beautiful work to life. Bakery Art Directors are skilled storytellers and visual creators who work in a multidisciplinary environment to generate beautiful and effective marketing materials. Working alongside a Copywriter, they use their inventiveness and strategic thinking to develop ideas that delight people and deliver results for clients.

About Us

Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Nike, Diageo and Grillo's Pickles to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022, 2024 and 2025 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop global marketing programs that are visually stunning, effective, and consistent with the brand. This includes creating global key visuals as well as market-specific programs that cater to different regions and local audiences' unique needs
• Oversee the design and production of beautiful assets, working with a team of designers, photographers, and illustrators to bring the creative vision to life
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies to ensure that the agency's work is always fresh and innovative
• Collaborate actively with a Copywriter and a multi-disciplinary project team to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and in step with Bakery's expectations of quality
• Help build concept showcases and assist creative leads in presenting work to clients in a clear and concise way, articulating the creative vision and the value of the work

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally able to work on-site in Austin, TX. We cannot sponsor work visas for this role at this time
• 4+ years of experience working in a market-leading agency environment in an Art Direction role
• An impressive online portfolio of work demonstrating a proven track record of conceptual and visual creative ability and judgment showcased across a variety of projects—namely in film, social, and web content—for top-tier clients.Expert at campaign development and execution
• Talent to inspire clients and team members with great visual design
• A confident but respectful nature—not afraid to suggest new ideas or resistant to accepting them
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
• Understand client product and business challenges in relation to overall market
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written skills

Benefits

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• 401k Retirement with 3% employer matching
• Open PTO Policy
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
• 13 weeks paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• Snacks, Meals and Drinks
• No Time Tracking!