Art Director

Thinkingbox; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Dog-friendly offices

401k matching

Unlimited coffee, snacks

Office lunches

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Thinkingbox in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an Art Director to lead concepting, art direction, and hands-on design for visually driven campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated channels.

You will concept and direct campaigns, develop layouts and mood boards, and stay hands-on with design while collaborating with copywriters, designers, and producers to deliver cohesive work. Strong typography and a standout portfolio are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design/creative roles, preferably in agencies.
• Strong typography, layout, and visual craft.
• Portfolio showing digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
• Excellent communication and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Concept and art direct campaigns across digital, social, and integrated platforms.
• Develop layouts, mood boards, and polished assets from brief to final execution.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and producers to realize concepts.
• Maintain cohesive visual direction across campaigns.
• Present concepts and design rationale to teams and clients.
• Provide feedback to designers while upholding craft standards.
• Explore new visual styles and trends to keep work fresh.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.

Skills

Graphic design fundamentals

Art direction

Typography

Visual storytelling

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Figma

Job description

Thinkingbox is seeking an Art Director to join its creative team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role centers on concepting, art direction, and hands-on design for visually driven campaigns spanning digital, social, content, and integrated channels.

Responsibilities

• Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
• Create strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution.
• Remain hands-on with design by developing layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring concepts to life.
• Maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and related deliverables.
• Translate creative briefs into visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while supporting high standards of creative craft.
• Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep work fresh and relevant.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while protecting creativity and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency.
• A strong foundation in graphic design, with a history of hands-on work.
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
• Strong skills in typography, composition, color, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to develop large-scale creative ideas and execute the design work required to realize them.
• Experience partnering with Copywriters and other creative disciplines.
• Understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative thinking clearly.
• Collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity.

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Figma

Benefits

• Flexible time off including paid vacation and sick days
• Culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits
• 401k matching

Bonus Points

• Experience playing Magic: The Gathering
• Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands
• Interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities
• Experience creating illustration-led or highly stylized campaign work
• Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns
• Experience with motion design, animation, or close collaboration with motion teams
• Passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences

Schedule & Location

• Location: Salt Lake City, UT (onsite)
• Monday to Thursday in office
• Fridays are remote optional

Compensation

USD 95,000 - 115,000 per year