Senior Art Director

Apostle; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer matching

Health insurance for employees

Job summary

Apostle, a Birmingham, AL branding studio, seeks a visionary storyteller to elevate ideas into unorthodox campaigns. You’ll translate strategy into visual narratives, lead creative teams, and collaborate with clients to shape campaigns across digital, print, social, and video.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an art director or senior designer, strong leadership, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a portfolio spanning multiple media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in design or related field.
• 5+ years as an art director or senior designer in an advertising environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma.
• Strong portfolio showing multi-media campaigns and conceptual work.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork with the ability to inspire.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with brand strategy and client goals.
• Experience using AI tools and openness to new tools for productivity and output.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and execution of creative campaigns aligned with brand strategy and client goals.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists, and clients to craft compelling visuals across platforms.
• Oversee design process from ideation to final delivery, ensuring quality and deadlines.
• Present concepts to clients, articulating the vision and value of ideas.
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior designers and art directors.
• Stay current with design trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas to campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritizing workloads under tight deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Brand Strategy

Team Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI tools

Project Management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Great campaigns come from great ideas, and great ideas come from great leadership. At Apostle, we're looking for a visionary storyteller who knows how to take a concept and elevate it into something unorthodox — work that isn't afraid to sit in tension and gets delivered with conviction. You thrive on collaboration, inspiring creative teams, and turning strategy into visual narratives that turn customers into believers. If you're ready to shape the future of brands across a variety of platforms, we want you on our team.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced creative professional with a passion for design and advertising. You are equally skilled in conceptualizing big-picture ideas and refining the smallest design details. You bring expertise in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with clients, and crafting impactful campaigns across digital, print, social, and video platforms. At Apostle, we value a collaborative, no-silos approach and believe in fostering an environment where creativity thrives — even when it means sitting in the discomfort that produces the best work. Join us and lead the charge on innovative campaigns that push boundaries and make an impact.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and client objectives.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists, and clients to develop compelling visual solutions across a variety of platforms.
• Oversee all aspects of the design process, from ideation to final delivery, ensuring high-quality output that meets deadlines.
• Present creative concepts to clients, articulating the vision and value behind the ideas.
• Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers and art directors.
• Stay current with design trends, advertising innovations, and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing workloads and maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.

What You’ll Need aka the Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an art director or senior design role within an advertising agency or similar environment.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a range of creative campaigns, showcasing your ability to conceptualize and execute ideas across various media.
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with a proven ability to inspire and guide creative teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking, ensuring all work aligns with client goals and brand guidelines.
• Experience using AI tools and a genuine curiosity about adopting new tools that improve productivity and creative outputs

Why You Want to Work With Us:

• 401k retirement plan with employer matching with profit sharing
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees