Senior Art Director

Agency Creative; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency Creative in Dallas is seeking a Senior Art Director who can lead concept development rooted in strategy and insights, and own the creative direction across campaigns from idea to execution. The role requires advanced design fundamentals, proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to mentor junior team members while collaborating with strategy, copy, media, and account teams.

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field and 5+ years of agency or in-house experience

Qualifications

• Advanced conceptual thinking and art direction across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong design fundamentals with a systems-based mindset.
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams.
• Clear and confident communicator — both visually and verbally.
• Highly organized with strong time and priority management.
• Deep understanding of modern tools, platforms, and production workflows.
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and relevant creative applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development rooted in strategy, insight, and clear objectives.
• Own the creative direction across campaigns and deliverables—from idea to execution.
• Ensure all work meets a high standard of quality, clarity, and performance.
• Translate complex ideas into simple, compelling visual solutions.
• Collaborate across strategy, copy, media, and account teams to build integrated work.
• Present work with confidence, clearly articulating rationale and intent.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, raising the level of thinking and execution.
• Continuously refine and improve work—never settling for “good enough.”
• Strengthen client relationships through support of the Account Team.
• Understand client business, audience, and competitive landscape at a deeper level.
• Contribute to strategic conversations—not just execution.
• Bring proactive, business-driven ideas to the table.
• Represent Agency Creative with confidence in client interactions and presentations.

Skills

Art direction

Conceptual thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Production workflows

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/advertising or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative applications

Job description

Check out the latest open position at Agency Creative.

Senior Art Director

At Agency Creative, we’re a culture like no other. We’re not just a collection of art directors, UX designers, writers, strategists, and account types.

An eclectic mix of outdoor types, part-time bartenders, foodies, dog lovers, and cat people who show up every day to build big ideas. Beer in the fridge. Snacks are refilled daily.

It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. It’s Agency Creative, and we’re looking for a full-time Senior Art Director who knows how to bring it.

Responsibilities and essential job functions for the Senior Art Director include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead concept development rooted in strategy, insight, and clear objectives
• Own the creative direction across campaigns and deliverables — from idea to execution
• Ensure all work meets a high standard of quality, clarity, and performance
• Translate complex ideas into simple, compelling visual solutions
• Collaborate across strategy, copy, media, and account teams to build integrated work
• Present work with confidence, clearly articulating rationale and intent
• Mentor and guide junior team members, raising the level of thinking and execution
• Continuously refine and improve work — never settling for “good enough”

Client Relations

• Strengthens client relationships through support of the Account Team
• Understand client business, audience, and competitive landscape at a deeper level
• Contribute to strategic conversations — not just execution
• Bring proactive, business-driven ideas to the table
• Represent Agency Creative with confidence in client interactions and presentations

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced conceptual thinking and art direction across digital and traditional channels
• Strong design fundamentals with a systems-based mindset
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams
• Clear and confident communicator — both visually and verbally
• Highly organized with strong time and priority management
• Deep understanding of modern tools, platforms, and production workflows
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and relevant creative applications

Summary of Experience

• 5+ years in an agency or in-house creative environment
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver high-quality, effective creative work
• Bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, or related field (or equivalent experience)