Art Director, Experiential Lead – Hybrid & Travel

George P. Johnson Co.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

George P. Johnson Co. is seeking an Art Director to lead creative ideation and distill it into a unique, innovative attendee experience. The role requires on-site work at GPJ locations a minimum of 2 days per week and involves travel 3–5 times per year domestically and internationally.

You will collaborate with the Creative Director and team to meet client objectives, mentor creatives, and deliver high-impact, on-brand experiences across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in design or related field preferred; 6–8+ years agency experience acceptable.
• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of color theory, typography, and print production.

Responsibilities

• Lead in strategically founded creative ideation and distill it into unique experience design.
• Translate brand into thoughtful, interactive experiences for clients.
• Direct the graphic design team and ensure high-quality execution.
• Collaborate with leadership to create high-quality presentations with copy, sketches, renders, and decks.
• Produce on-brand work and deliver print-ready files.
• Manage workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Participate in planning and strategy sessions.
• Present ideas to clients and develop client relationships.
• Work with production teams to ensure feasibility within budgets.
• Mentor and develop junior creatives to grow into leadership roles.

Skills

Creative leadership

Art direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Storytelling

Mentor teammates

Client presentations

Branding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Tools

Macintosh

Job description

George P. Johnson Co. is seeking an Art Director to lead creative ideation and distill it into a unique, innovative attendee experience. The role requires on-site work at GPJ locations a minimum of 2 days per week and involves travel 3–5 times per year domestically and internationally.

You will collaborate with the Creative Director and team to meet client objectives, mentor creatives, and deliver high-impact, on-brand experiences across multiple channels.