Art Director NYC

That's Nice, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

That’s Nice, LLC is seeking an Art Director in New York to lead our creative team in producing compelling visual experiences that align with our brand identity and communication objectives. You will conceptualize, design, and execute concepts across platforms while inspiring your team to elevate the craft.

You will collaborate with marketing and copywriting, ensure cohesive branding, and guide high-quality materials—from graphics to digital assets—across print, digital, and social touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10 years post college experience at a design firm, studio, or marketing firm.
• Proven experience as an Art Director with a robust portfolio.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Familiarity with motion graphics software is advantageous.
• Exceptional design skills, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.
• Strong project management skills to meet tight deadlines and high-volume work.
• Strategic thinking aligning design with broader brand and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear creative vision reflecting brand identities.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address marketing, branding, and communication goals.
• Transform abstract ideas into concrete visual solutions.
• Ensure consistent visual branding across print, digital, social media, and more.
• Contribute to evolving the brand’s visual identity to stay relevant and engaging.
• Create high-quality design materials including graphics, layouts, illustrations, and digital assets.
• Oversee production to ensure design integrity and project specifications.
• Integrate visual and written communication elements with marketing and copywriting teams.
• Articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients.
• Stay informed about design trends and emerging technologies to infuse fresh ideas.
• Review and approve deliverables to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
• Provide constructive feedback to elevate team skills and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Typography

Layout composition

Brand alignment

Education

Master’s degree (plus)

10 years design leadership experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion graphics software

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Art Director to lead our creative team in producing compelling visual experiences that align with our brand identity and communication objectives. The Art Director will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative concepts across various platforms. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional design skills, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear creative vision that reflects brands’ identities and resonates with target audiences
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering a collaborative and innovative creative culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts and design strategies that address marketing, branding, and communication goals
• Transform abstract ideas into concrete visual solutions that convey messages effectively
• Ensure consistent and cohesive visual branding across all touchpoints, including print, digital, social media, and more
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the brand’s visual identity, ensuring it remains relevant and engaging
• Create high-quality design materials, including graphics, layouts, illustrations, and digital assets
• Oversee the production process to ensure design integrity, accuracy, and adherence to project specifications
• Collaborate with marketing, copywriting, and other teams to integrate visual and written communication elements seamlessly
• Clearly articulate design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders and clients
• Stay informed about design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to infuse fresh ideas into creative work
• Integrate innovative design elements to enhance the visual impact of projects
• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure they meet high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to elevate their design skills and execution

Salary Range

$105,000 – $125,000

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is a plus
• 10 years post college experience at a design firm, studio, or marketing firm
• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role with a robust portfolio showcasing diverse design work
• High proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and familiarity with motion graphics software is advantageous
• Exceptional design skills, including a strong grasp of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team to achieve outstanding results
• Handling of large volumes of technical information, file management, research, layout and design, creative mood board design, and excellent typography skills
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage high-volume work to meet tight deadlines are critical
• Strategic thinking and a keen understanding of how design supports broader brand and business goals

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

That’s Nice, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About That’s Nice

That’s Nice is a New York-based dedicated pharmaceutical services agency with 90+ staff and 31 years’ experience serving more than 1,000 life science clients across the U.S., EU, and Asia.