Senior Art Director

Designer Jobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Passport program to explore and work 1

Carbon offsets and community kitchens

Job summary

We Are Social in Miami, FL is seeking a Senior Art Director to translate client needs into social-first visual narratives. You will lead the brand creative vision, mentor designers, and push for design excellence with advanced AI tools.

You will collaborate with a large creative team from concept to final delivery, present to clients, and navigate tight deadlines and evolving budgets while protecting the integrity of the vision.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of art direction experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition across digital and traditional media.
• Experience presenting and working directly with clients.
• Proficiency across the Adobe Design suite, with fluency in After Effects and Premiere.
• Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content in a commercial setting.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences.
• Design for clients and support agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while driving for design excellence.
• Develop creative concepts aligned with strategic client objectives, maintaining agency standards from ideation through final delivery.
• Present and defend art direction to internal leadership and external clients, translating feedback into actionable tasks for the broader team.
• Handle complex project constraints, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets, while protecting the integrity of the original vision.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity with precision and adaptability under pressure.
• Mentor junior and mid-level creatives by offering constructive feedback and supporting continuous visual improvement.
• Use advanced AI tools to strengthen the creative lifecycle, from visual identity generation to rapid video asset creation.
• Apply generative AI in client pitches and prototypes, producing hyper-realistic product shots and fully realized campaign mockups to support new business.
• Research emerging AI trends and tools, leading ethical discussions and establishing best practices for AI usage within the creative department.
• Ideate stories matched to the quality requirements of each social platform.
• Communicate clearly from storyboard through final work, articulating ideas to others with confidence.
• Create visually engaging presentations, develop mockups, and perform light retouching to help sell creative concepts to top clients.
• Collaborate with a large creative team from ideation to execution to ensure ideas are brought to life.

Skills

Art direction

Client presentation

Creative leadership

AI ethics

Tools

Adobe Design suite

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

We Are Social is seeking a Senior Art Director in Miami, FL (onsite) to translate client needs into social-first visual narratives. In this role, you will lead the brand creative vision, mentor designers, and use advanced AI tools to accelerate concepting, production, and client-ready pitch materials.

Responsibilities

• Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences.
• Design for clients and support agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while driving for design excellence.
• Develop creative concepts aligned with strategic client objectives, maintaining agency standards from ideation through final delivery.
• Present and defend art direction to internal leadership and external clients, translating feedback into actionable tasks for the broader team.
• Handle complex project constraints, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets, while protecting the integrity of the original vision.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity with precision and adaptability under pressure.
• Mentor junior and mid-level creatives by offering constructive feedback and supporting continuous visual improvement.
• Use advanced AI tools to strengthen the creative lifecycle, from visual identity generation to rapid video asset creation.
• Apply generative AI in client pitches and prototypes, producing hyper-realistic product shots and fully realized campaign mockups to support new business.
• Research emerging AI trends and tools, leading ethical discussions and establishing best practices for AI usage within the creative department.
• Ideate stories matched to the quality requirements of each social platform.
• Communicate clearly from storyboard through final work, articulating ideas to others with confidence.
• Create visually engaging presentations, develop mockups, and perform light retouching to help sell creative concepts to top clients.
• Collaborate with a large creative team from ideation to execution to ensure ideas are brought to life.

Requirements

• 6+ years of art direction experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition across digital and traditional media.
• Experience presenting and working directly with clients.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency across the Adobe Design suite, with fluency in After Effects and Premiere.
• Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content in a commercial setting.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Technologies

• Adobe Design suite
• After Effects
• Premiere

Location and Compensation

• Location: Miami, FL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 70,000 - 200,000 per yearly
• Experience: 6 years minimum

Benefits

• Passport program to explore and work from one of 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London, and more.
• Initiatives including carbon offsets and community kitchens.

You Are

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and responds quickly and proactively.
• Not interested in only following trends, with a focus on creating them.
• A self-starter who can take ideas from concept to execution and navigate feedback effectively.