ART DIRECTOR

PROOF ADVERTISING LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proof Advertising is seeking an enthusiastic Art Director who can turn strategy into smart, memorable creative work. You will shape the visual direction of client campaigns, own projects from concept through production, and work closely with copywriters, strategists, account teams and production partners.

We’re looking for someone who brings a point of view, sweats the details, collaborates well, and is comfortable presenting to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art direction, graphic design, advertising, visual communication or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in art direction, graphic design or related creative role.
• Online portfolio showing strong design craftsmanship and conceptual thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience presenting work to clients and internal decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Turn strategy and brief into ideas that are noticed and remembered.
• Develop original concepts and set visual direction for campaigns.
• Collaborate with copywriters to pair words with visuals.
• Bring ideas to life across digital, social, print, video and experiential.
• Present work confidently and explain creative decisions.

Skills

Art direction experience

Portfolio presentation

Adobe Creative Cloud

Typography & design

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Figma

Job description

Description

Proof Advertising is looking for an enthusiastic Art Director who can turn strategy into smart, memorable creative work. This person will shape the visual direction of client campaigns, own projects from concept through production, and work closely with copywriters, strategists, account teams and production partners. We’re looking for someone who brings a point of view, sweats the details, collaborates well, and is comfortable presenting to clients.

About Us

Proof is a full-service, independent advertising agency that has been liberating the brands we work with for over 15 years, freeing them up to be the truest, boldest versions of themselves. Maybe that’s helping an established brand get its swagger back or a new brand find its ride-or-dies. We also believe happy people do better work, which is probably why we’ve been named Best Place to Work by AdeAge, Inc Magazine, and Austin Business Journal.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn strategy, audience insight and a strong brief into ideas people notice and remember.
• Develop original concepts and set the visual direction for integrated campaigns.
• Partner closely with copywriters to build ideas where words and visuals make each other better.
• Bring ideas to life across digital, social, print, video, experiential and whatever comes next.
• Present work with confidence, clearly explaining the thinking behind creative decisions.
• Take feedback thoughtfully while protecting what made the idea great in the first place.
• Sweat the details. Keep the work sharp, accurate and consistent before it goes out the door.
• Work closely with account and project management teams to make ambitious work happen on time and within scope.
• Guide the craft through production, including photo shoots, video, content development and final execution.
• Stay curious about design, advertising, culture and technology, and bring that curiosity back to the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in art direction, graphic design, advertising, visual communication or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role.
• Experience at a market-leading advertising agency is preferred.
• An online portfolio that shows both an intriguing level of design craftsmanship as well as strong conceptual thinking
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with presentation and collaborative design tools such as Google Slides, PowerPoint or Figma.
• Strong knowledge of typography, composition, color, branding and production.
• Experience presenting creative work to clients and internal decision-makers.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a remote agency setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience directing photo or video production is preferred.
• Motion design or digital design experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Proof Advertising is a 100% remote company. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employees must be available and responsive during those hours. Occasional work outside regular business hours may be required for urgent client needs, presentations or production schedules. Candidates preferably in the Austin area.