Art Director

Daniel Brian Advertising; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Brian Advertising seeks a seasoned Art Director to lead creative from concept to final delivery across digital, broadcast, branding, and print. You will own visual direction for multiple client brands and mentor junior designers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with motion graphics and client-facing skills. This hybrid role requires three days in-office weekly in Michigan.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as Art Director with 5+ years in design; agency experience preferred.
• Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking across digital and traditional media.
• Bachelor's degree in Art Direction or Graphic Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and campaign ideation across digital and traditional media.
• Set and maintain visual direction for multiple client brands with consistency.
• Develop brand identities, visual systems, and brand guidelines.
• Direct motion graphics and 2D/3D animation and collaborate with production teams.
• Oversee layout design and digital production from concept to publishing.
• Lead storyboarding and visual development for broadcast and video.
• Mentor junior designers and present concepts to clients with confidence.
• Manage production timelines and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Art direction

Portfolio development

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Motion graphics

Client presentations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art Direction or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Google Workspace

Job description

Here at DBA, we are a diverse group of artists, inventors, strategic thinkers, brand architects, bookworms, and innovators who empower brands to change the world. Think about brands that make you smile. Visualize the brands that stand for your greatest ideals, like your family, your values, or the active lifestyle you want to live. Consistently driven by a passionate purpose, these brands earn emotional connections beyond the transaction and consistently dominate in market share and sales. The work we produce outwardly is a direct reflection of the family atmosphere we have created within. We strive to empower each other as we grow our own brand.

With a growing roster of well-known national and regional clients, we are now looking to fill our next important role. Art Director

Role Overview

We're looking for a seasoned, concept-driven Art Director who brings big ideas, a strong visual voice, and the confidence to lead creative from first sketch to final delivery. You'll own the visual direction of campaigns across digital, broadcast, branding, and print, partnering closely with copywriters, strategists, account teams, and clients to develop breakthrough work that aligns with strategy, inspires audiences, and drives results.

This role is ideal for an experienced art director who thrives on leading concepts, elevating the work of others, and serving as a trusted creative voice with clients.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead concept development and campaign ideation across digital and traditional media, from strategic brief through execution
• Set and maintain the visual direction for multiple client brands, ensuring consistency and quality across every touchpoint
• Develop brand identities, visual systems, and brand guidelines
• Direct and create motion graphics and 2D/3D animation (Animate, After Effects, Figma/Bannerify)
• Oversee layout design and digital production from concept to publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma)
• Lead storyboarding and visual development for broadcast, video, and social content
• Art direct photo and video shoots, and partner with photographers, illustrators, and production vendors
• Present creative concepts and rationale to clients with clarity and confidence
• Mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior designers and art directors
• Lead and participate in creative reviews, holding work to a high standard of craft
• Manage production timelines and file preparation for digital and print media, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Contribute to internal culture through creative leadership, collaboration, and passion for great work
• Stay current on trends in design, advertising, AI, and emerging technology, and bring fresh thinking to the team

Support Duties

• Attend and help lead internal status meetings and creative reviews
• Play an active role in new business efforts by developing creative concepts and presenting in pitches
• Work a minimum of three days in the office per week for the full working day

Required Skills and Knowledge

• At least 3 years of experience as an Art Director, with 5 or more years of overall design experience; agency experience strongly preferred
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, campaign work, and executional craft across digital and traditional media
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with working knowledge of Canva and Google platforms
• Proven experience with motion graphics and animation
• Experience presenting to and building relationships with clients
• Experience mentoring or directing the work of other designers
• Bachelor's degree in Art Direction, Graphic Design, or a related field

Personal Attributes

• Live our values of Celebration Inspires Excellence, Honor is for Everyone, Integrity Always Wins, Love is Our Only Rule, and Disruption is a Good Thing
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confident giving and receiving feedback, with the ability to defend creative decisions while staying open to input
• Eagerness to adopt new technologies and solutions and take on new opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• Both creative and analytical, and above all open to new ideas and unafraid to challenge the norm