Junior Art Director

Aafpgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aafpgh in Pittsburgh is seeking a Junior Art Director to support creative development and delivery across media. You will collaborate with the Creative Director and team to refine concepts, produce visuals, and help ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

We value strong design craft, a robust portfolio, and excellent communication. The role offers hands-on production, stock research, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative agency environment.

Qualifications

• Proven design craft with a strong portfolio and agency experience.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborates with senior designers and stakeholders to refine concepts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a client-facing mindset.
• Continual learning to improve craft and stay current with trends.

Responsibilities

• Support project goals with high-quality creative across media.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and team to refine ideas.
• Produce visuals, typography, photography and storytelling elements.
• Assist in production to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Research stock and provide design assistance to the team.
• Represent GH values in client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Design portfolio

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Figma

Keynote

Word

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

XD

Job description

Description

Get closer to your agency.

We are collaborators and communicators who build brands and partnerships. Balancing a big agency mindset with the intimacy of a smaller firm, we prioritize long-term results while fostering a creative environment where good people thrive. While we take pride in our work, our greatest accomplishment is our ability to attract and retain talented and friendly individuals, shaping our reputation as an inclusive and supportive workplace. As one of Pittsburgh’s most awarded agencies, we remain committed to excellence, driven by our status as an employee‑owned and operated business.

Get closer to your role.

The Junior Art Director strives for creative excellence by supporting project goals and objectives while meeting deadlines and budgets. They deliver high-quality creative across various media, solve problems efficiently, and communicate effectively. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, they refine ideas, provide hands‑on design, and review work‑in‑progress under the supervision of the Creative Director and other team members.

Requirements

Get closer to your responsibilities.

• Seeks out ways to improve their craft to grow in their career and add value to the team
• Consults with senior members of the team on project schedules, estimates, and innovative solutions to solve client marketing and communication challenges
• Communicates effectively with creative team members and resolves conflicts diplomatically
• Develops and executes work through completion to ensure all creative aligns with agreed-upon objectives
• Participates in the creation of visual assets, utilizing experience in graphic design principles, typography, photography, and all forms of visual storytelling
• Provides hands‑on production that maintains creative integrity and ensures work is on time and on budget
• Offers critical support to the team through design assistance, stock research, ad resizing, etc.
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency; proven ability to work autonomously or as part of a team on multiple projects at any given time
• Stays abreast of cultural events, emerging technologies, creative best practices, relevant campaigns, and industry trends
• Fosters the GH culture and environment where team members are heard and respected
• Manages vendor relationships in a way that upholds GH values
• Acts as a brand ambassador for GH, representing our creative capabilities and values in client meetings, industry events, and marketing initiatives

Experience, skills, knowledge.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and other relevant design software
• Familiarity with AI programs and their use in design (Keynote, Word, Figma a plus)
• 2-5 years relevant experience
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a portfolio of advertising work
• Takes direction well and incorporates feedback
• Strong communication and presentation skills