Art Director

Stride Creative Group; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Creative work environment

Job summary

Stride Creative Group in Burlington, Vermont seeks an experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of client projects. You will translate strategy into compelling print, digital, and integrated campaigns and manage a team of creatives.

The role is full-time and hybrid or in-office, based in Burlington. You’ll collaborate with the Owner/Creative Director and present ideas to clients while ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years graphic design experience, agency background preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
• Branding and logo design expertise with consistent brand application.
• Web and digital design experience with marketing principles.
• Advanced skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; experience with Figma.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and guide design for print and web.
• Manage design workload and support team as needed.
• Review proofs to meet standards and deadlines.
• Present ideas to clients and articulate thinking.
• Provide constructive feedback and stay current with trends.

Skills

Creative leadership

Branding & logo design

Print & digital design

Project management

Client presentation

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

Stride Creative Group is a full-service marketing agency based in Burlington, Vermont. We’re a small, highly experienced team that focuses on strategic, results-driven creative solutions. Our work spans branding, websites, marketing and messaging strategy, print media, digital marketing, and SEO services for a wide range of industries. We’re a busy firm producing high-level work with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Our team loves creative problem solving, great client relationships, real results, and a good sense of humor. We look for people who check their ego at the door, care deeply about the work, and own their mistakes.

Role Description

The Art Director position is a full-time hybrid or in-office role based in Burlington, VT. This is not a fully remote position.

This role leads the visual direction of client projects, overseeing concept development, design execution, and consistency across brand touchpoints. The Art Director reports to the Owner/Creative Director, and leads a team of creative staff while also working alongside them. The successful candidate must be able to translate strategic goals into compelling visual solutions for print, digital, and integrated campaigns.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Developing creative concepts and guiding design work for print and web
• Managing your own design workload and pitching in where the team needs you
• Reviewing and refining internal proofs to ensure deliverables meet Stride's standards and deadlines
• Presenting creative ideas to clients and articulating the thinking behind them
• Providing constructive feedback to team members
• Staying current with design trends and best practices

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of graphic design experience, ideally including significant time in an agency setting, with a deep portfolio spanning multiple industries, particularly B2B
• Strong creative leadership skills, with the ability to guide projects from concept to completion
• Expertise in branding and logo design, with a deep understanding of consistent, effective brand application across channels
• Solid experience with web and digital design, plus a firm understanding of marketing and advertising principles
• Advanced skills in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; proficiency in Figma, Acrobat, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of digital and social marketing specs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Strong presentation, collaboration, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Benefits and Work Environment

Your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and great benefits, including

• generous paid time off
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• professional development
• a sought-after work environment

We believe in true work-life balance, we make time for celebrations and fun, and we promote a company culture of respect, diversity, and wellbeing. Our beautiful open space in Burlington’s South End has free parking, high ceilings, lots of snacks, and unlimited espresso.

Stride Creative Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.