Art Director

Fifth Element; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Element in New York, NY is seeking an Art Director to translate ideas into strong visuals across channels, onsite.

You will develop concepts, craft comps, collaborate with copywriters and designers, and manage multiple projects while keeping work on-brand and on schedule. A strong portfolio and 1 year of agency experience are required.

This role offers the chance to contribute to dynamic campaigns and learn from senior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Advertising, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in an advertising agency.
• Well‑rounded portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and experience with the written word and emotionally engaging work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design concepts that engage internal teams and clients.
• Produce comps, mockups, storyboards, and final visuals across digital, print, and other project needs.
• Partner with copywriters, designers, and other creatives to ensure ideas land effectively.
• Manage multiple projects at once while keeping deliverables on-brand, polished, and on schedule.
• Learn from senior art directors and contribute input to help elevate the team’s work.
• Stay curious, experiment, and introduce new ideas throughout the production process.

Skills

Portfolio

Creative thinking

Copywriting

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Advertising or related field

Job description

Fifth Element is hiring an Art Director in New York, NY (onsite) to translate ideas into strong visuals across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design concepts that engage both internal teams and clients
• Produce comps, mockups, storyboards, and final visuals across digital, print, and other project needs
• Partner with copywriters, designers, and other creatives to ensure ideas land effectively
• Manage multiple projects at once while keeping deliverables on-brand, polished, and on schedule
• Learn from senior art directors and contribute input to help elevate the team’s work
• Stay curious, experiment, and introduce new ideas throughout the production process

Requirements

• BA or BS in Advertising, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in an advertising agency
• Well-rounded portfolio demonstrating creative thinking plus experience with the written (or spoken) word and results from compelling, emotionally engaging work

Pay range

• USD 65,000 - 75,000 per year

Location: New York, NY (onsite)

Experience level: 1 years