Senior Art Director

Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn, Inc.; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

11 paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

The Senior Art Director at Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn, Inc. leads the creative team, guiding development of integrated campaigns across print, digital, video and social, while mentoring junior staff and presenting confidently to clients.

This role is based in Rancho Cordova with a hybrid schedule (four days in the office, one remote) and requires a strong portfolio, deep design principles, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Webflow.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of high‑level conceptual and executional campaign work.
• Deep understanding and application of design principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Webflow (a plus).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and creative execution for large and small 360 campaigns.
• Oversee and guide junior designers and project production.
• Ensure creative ideas align with project strategy and cultural insight.
• Collaborate with Copywriters and other creative team members to develop high‑impact campaigns.
• Work closely with Producers, Media and Account teams to ensure alignment with budgets and specifications.

Skills

Portfolio

Design principles

Adobe CS

Figma

Webflow

Client presentation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Webflow

Job description

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Experience: 7-10 years
Schedule: Full-time; hybrid, four days in office/one remote

About Us

We are a forward-thinking PR, marketing, and advertising agency dedicated to driving results through data-driven strategies, bold storytelling, and creative, meaningful, and impactful engagement. From healthcare and nutrition to education, economic development, our work supports clients who make a difference. We thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and creativity — and we’re committed to exceeding expectations while doing work that matters.

Job Summary

The Senior Art Director provides high-level creative leadership. They guide the development of integrated campaigns including print, digital, video and social executions, as well as mentoring junior creative staff. They ensure excellence in design and concept creation while confidently presenting to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and creative execution for large and small 360 campaigns.
• Oversee and guide junior designers and project production.
• Ensure creative ideas align with project strategy and cultural insight.

Client Engagement

• Confidently and professionally present creative concepts to clients.
• Constructively respond to client feedback.

Cross-Team Integration

• Collaborate with Copywriters and other creative team members to develop high-impact campaigns.
• Work closely with Producers, Media and Account team members to ensure creative alignment with budgets and specifications.
• Guide and mentor junior creative team members.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and concepts.
• Serve as a steward of the agency’s collaborative, proactive, and engaged culture.
• Model and reinforce the agency’s core values through behaviors and decision-making.
• Foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
• Be a proactive ambassador of the agency’s narrative, ensuring that team members, clients, and external stakeholders understand and experience the unique value we bring.

What We’re Looking for

• Strong creative portfolio of high-level conceptual and executional campaign work.
• Deep understanding and application of design principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Webflow (a plus).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is based at our Rancho Cordova office, with a hybrid schedule of four in office days per week. We believe sharing space helps us move faster, collaborate more deeply, -and stay connected to the mission behind our work — especially when serving clients in government, higher education, economic development, and public health. We also recognize the value of focused, flexible time and offer one remote day each week to support individual productivity.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work with mission-driven- clients
• A collaborative, creative agency team that values data, empathy, and excellence
• Competitive compensation within a $85,000 – $105,000 range (based on experience)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays
• Professional development support and room to grow

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at RSE has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

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