Art Director — Experiential Design Leader

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing in Boston is seeking an Art Director to lead strategically founded ideation and distill it into an innovative experience design approach. You will shape attendee journeys and collaborate with the Creative Director to meet client objectives with high-quality visuals.

You will mentor the creative team, translate brands into compelling experiences, and present ideas to clients. Travel will occur 3–5 times per year domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Advertising, Communication Design, or Visual Arts is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred, with 6+ years in an agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Translate the client brand into thoughtful, interactive experiences.
• Lead the creative team and set high standards for design quality.
• Collaborate on strategic presentations that exceed client expectations.
• Produce on-brand work and print-ready graphics.
• Manage workload to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• Present ideas to clients and build strong relationships.
• Travel 3–5 times per year domestically and internationally.

Skills

Art direction

Leadership

Storytelling

Brand experience

Education

Associates degree in Advertising, Communication Design, or Visual Arts

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

AI-based tools (Firefly, Gemini)

Job description

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing in Boston is seeking an Art Director to lead strategically founded ideation and distill it into an innovative experience design approach. You will shape attendee journeys and collaborate with the Creative Director to meet client objectives with high-quality visuals.

You will mentor the creative team, translate brands into compelling experiences, and present ideas to clients. Travel will occur 3–5 times per year domestically and internationally.