Art Director — Digital Design & Motion Lead

Haus; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Remote options

Fun events

Job summary

Madeinhaus, a digital design studio in Los Angeles, seeks a senior designer to own the visual direction of projects, develop style treatments and design systems, and set the standard for the team.

You will collaborate with creative directors to translate briefs into compelling visuals, present decisions to clients, and guide senior designers and designers. A strong UI and motion sensibility will shape every project, with in-person and remote work supported.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience with a strong digital portfolio.
• Fluency in Figma and Adobe CC Suite.
• A sharp eye for layout, typography and brand expression across digital formats.
• Experience with style treatments, moodboards, and campaign concepting.
• Understanding UI/UX principles and motion to enhance digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the visual direction of projects and set design standards for the team.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors to shape strategy and briefs into visuals.
• Present and defend creative decisions to clients with clarity.
• Direct and mentor Senior Designers and Designers on projects.
• Apply strong UI and motion sensibility to digital experiences.

Skills

Visual direction

Design systems

Client presentation

UI & motion sensibility

Collaboration with leadership

Strong typography & layout

Tools

Figma

Adobe CC Suite

Job description

• Own the visual direction of projects — developing style treatments, design systems, and creative frameworks that set the standard for the whole team
• Collaborate with CDs and ECDs to shape creative strategy and translate briefs into compelling visual ideas
• Present and defend creative decisions to clients with clarity and confidence
• Direct and give feedback to Senior Designers and Designers on your projects
• Bring a strong UI and motion sensibility to everything you make — knowing how digital experiences move and behave, not just how they look

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in design, with a strong portfolio of digital-first work
• Fluency in Figma and Adobe CC Suite
• A strong eye for layout, typography, and brand expression across digital formats
• Experience with style treatments, storyboards, moodboards, and campaign concepting
• Understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and how animation can enhance digital experiences
• Confidence presenting to and collaborating with clients
• A collaborative, ego-free approach to making work better

We're a digital design studio in Los Angeles built on the belief that creativity and technology are better together. Our team is diverse, multidisciplinary, and deeply invested in the craft. We work with brands across industries, from emerging startups to household names, on projects that push what digital can do.

If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and the work actually matters–we'd love to meet you.

The estimated compensation for this position is $90k-$120k per year, plus a 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and optional benefits, paid time off, fun events and more.

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We have a family atmosphere, because...

creating together should be fun, or why do it?