Art Director - AntiSocial

Thinkingbox; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office dog-friendly

401k matching

Health benefits

Flexible time off

Remote Fridays

Team events

Office lunches

Learning opportunities

Job summary

AntiSocial, part of the Thinkingbox family, seeks an Art Director for our Los Angeles team. You’ll lead visually driven campaigns, translating briefs into compelling design across digital, social, and integrated channels. Bring concept thinking and meticulous craft to life, collaborating with copywriters and producers.

You’ll shape visual direction, mentor peers, and stay current with design trends. Priorities include typography, layout, and storytelling to engage gaming and pop culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles within advertising, digital, or creative agency.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
• Strong skills in typography, composition, colour, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with Figma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
• Develop strong visual concepts, design directions, and ideas from brief to final execution.
• Stay hands-on with design, creating layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished assets.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life.
• Establish and maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and deliverables.
• Translate briefs into engaging, visually compelling work for audiences and fan communities.
• Present concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Provide feedback to other designers while maintaining high creative standards.
• Explore new visual styles and trends to keep work fresh and relevant.
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Art direction

Visual storytelling

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! We’re AntiSocial, a social-first digital marketing agency powered by people who love to create. Our work spans industries and disciplines, from conceptual campaigns and strategic media plans to creator partnerships, influencer strategies, and content production for leading brands around the world. As part of the Thinkingbox family, we bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything we do. At AntiSocial, you’ll join a diverse and talented team that delivers bold campaigns and innovative solutions for some of the world’s top brands. Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and connection. Whether it’s brainstorming with colleagues, hanging out with our office dogs, or enjoying monthly events, we keep our work environment vibrant, inclusive, and fun.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a talented Art Director with a strong design background to join our creative team in Los Angeles.

This is a great opportunity for someone who started their career as a Designer and has grown into an Art Director, or a strong Senior Designer who's ready to take that next step. You'll work on exciting, visually driven campaigns and creative projects, bringing ideas to life across digital, social, and integrated channels. We're looking for someone who can think conceptually but also loves getting into the details of design, from typography and layout to visual storytelling and execution.

An interest in gaming, fantasy, pop culture, or collectible card games is a big plus. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that speak to passionate fan communities, so an appreciation for the creativity and culture behind these worlds would be an asset.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
• Develop strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution.
• Stay hands-on with design, creating layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life.
• Help establish and maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and deliverables.
• Translate creative briefs into engaging, 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 maintaining a high standard of creative craft.
• Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep the work fresh and relevant.
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines without compromising creativity or attention to detail.

What You'll Bring

• 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 career path rooted in hands-on design work.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
• Strong skills in typography, composition, colour, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with Figma is a plus.
• The ability to develop big creative ideas while also executing the design work needed to bring them to life.
• Experience working collaboratively with Copywriters and other creative disciplines.
• A strong understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative thinking clearly.
• A collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity.

Bonus Points

• Experience playing Magic: The Gathering is a plus.
• Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands.
• An interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities.
• Experience creating visually rich, illustration-led, or highly stylized campaign work.
• Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns.
• Experience with motion design, animation, or collaborating closely with motion teams.
• A passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences.

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent 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

$95,000 - $115,000 a year

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.

Equal Opportunity

At AntiSocial, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength – it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.