Art Director

Drake Cooper; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Owned

Opportunity for Bonus

Paid Parking

401(k) with match

Agency-paid medical insurance

Generous time off program

Job summary

Drake Cooper in Boise, Idaho, is looking for an Art Director who skillfully brings ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of agency experience, fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong portfolio. Responsibilities include developing creative across multiple channels, collaborating with diverse teams, and contributing to new business pitches. The position offers several benefits, including paid parking, 401(k) plans, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of agency experience in art direction or design.
• A portfolio showcasing strong conceptual and visual competencies.
• Experience with various modern channels including Print, OOH, UI/UX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative across digital and traditional channels.
• Turn insights into engaging campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to elevate the overall work.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Visual storytelling

Team collaboration

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge of production processes

Pulse on culture and trends

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools for creative production

Job description

At Drake Cooper, we create work that’s strategically sharp, culturally relevant, and impossible to ignore. We’re looking for an Art Director who brings ideas to life in bold, thoughtful, and visually compelling ways.

This role is for a concept‑first thinker and maker, someone who doesn’t just make things look good but makes them matter. You’ll partner across teams, contribute to big ideas, and help shape work that moves both clients and audiences.

This position reports to one of our Creative Directors and will be located in our Boise, Idaho office.

What You’ll Do

• Concept, develop, and execute breakthrough creative across digital and traditional channels
• Turn insights into fresh, engaging campaigns that resonate in the real world
• Present and sell your ideas to internal teams and clients with confidence and clarity
• Work closely with strategy, creative, and cross‑functional teams to elevate the work
• Contribute to production, from concept through execution, alongside internal and external partners
• Jump into new business pitches and help bring Drake Cooper’s story to life

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of agency experience in art direction or design
• A portfolio that proves you’re both a strong conceptual thinker and a skilled visual storyteller
• Experience across modern channels: Print, OOH, Interactive, UI/UX, Email, Mobile, and Social
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (and whatever tools help you make great work)
• Experience using AI tools to support creative development and production, with strong judgment in maintaining originality, brand integrity, and high design standards
• Understanding of production processes across video, audio, and experiential
• A team player, you work well with others and make the work better because of it
• A sharp pulse on culture, trends, and what actually connects with audiences

Benefits

• 100% Employee Owned
• Opportunity for Bonus
• Paid Parking at our office locations
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Agency‑paid medical, life, and short‑term disability insurance, along with options for vision, dental, additional life, and long‑term disability insurance
• A generous time off program, including family leaves and volunteer work
• Great clients!!

At Drake Cooper, we embrace differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make each of us unique. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate a culture based on respect, diversity, and inclusion.