Art Director

Crawford Agency; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Agency in Greenville, SC, is seeking an Art Director to guide visual direction and drive creative work from concept through production. The role blends hands-on design with leadership across campaigns, ensuring brand alignment and high-quality output.

The ideal candidate brings a polished portfolio, 5–7 years of design experience, and strong presentation skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in graphic design or related field.
• 5-7 years of design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and executed campaigns.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of production processes (print, digital, video, etc.).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Director, copywriter, designers, and account teams to develop and deliver integrated campaigns and creative projects.
• Lead visual development from concept to completion, supporting both creative quality and strategic alignment.
• Mentor junior designers through direction, work reviews, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain a hands-on approach by designing and illustrating as needed during execution.
• Ensure creative output adheres to client brand standards and elevates brand consistency.
• Present creative concepts and completed work internally and to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Provide art direction for photo shoots, video shoots, and other production activities as required.
• Collaborate with production teams and vendors to support high-quality final deliverables.
• Review design setup and proofs to confirm accuracy and production readiness.
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to creative strategy development.
• Manage timelines effectively, communicating proactively about schedules and potential challenges.
• Help maintain organized digital file systems and support team-wide accessibility of creative assets.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Art Director role in Greenville, SC (hybrid) guiding visual direction and driving creative work from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Creative Director, copywriter, designers, and account teams to develop and deliver integrated campaigns and creative projects
• Lead visual development from concept to completion, supporting both creative quality and strategic alignment
• Mentor junior designers through direction, work reviews, and constructive feedback
• Maintain a hands-on approach by designing and illustrating as needed during execution
• Ensure creative output adheres to client brand standards and elevates brand consistency
• Present creative concepts and completed work internally and to clients with confidence and clarity
• Provide art direction for photo shoots, video shoots, and other production activities as required
• Collaborate with production teams and vendors to support high-quality final deliverables
• Review design setup and proofs to confirm accuracy and production readiness
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to creative strategy development
• Manage timelines effectively, communicating proactively about schedules and potential challenges
• Help maintain organized digital file systems and support team-wide accessibility of creative assets

Requirements

• Degree in graphic design or a related field
• 5-7 years of design experience
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and executed campaigns
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of production processes (print, digital, video, etc.)
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Location & Work Mode

• Greenville, SC (hybrid)

Education

• Degree in graphic design or related field

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite