Senior Art Director

Artisan Talent; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Artisan Talent seeks a Senior Art Director to lead the creation of strategic visual solutions across brand campaigns. You will partner with writers, designers, and digital specialists to turn business goals into distinctive creative while staying hands-on with execution.

You will translate strategy into memorable ideas, mentor junior creatives, and manage multiple projects with deadlines. Strong design craft and communication are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of art direction or design experience, including agency work.
• Bachelor's degree in visual arts or equivalent experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating campaign concepts, strategic thinking, and polished visuals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong attention to typography, layout, and detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop original campaign ideas that span channels and executions.
• Lead brainstorming from concept to final delivery.
• Translate strategy and insights into simple, memorable ideas with strong design.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and leaders on integrated campaigns.
• Use animation and video to create engaging content and experiences.
• Partner with UX and digital teams to craft effective digital experiences.
• Present concepts and recommendations to teams and clients.
• Mentor juniors and provide team guidance; potential people management.
• Support proposals, estimates, and project scope.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to realize the vision within budget.

Skills

Visual design

Typography

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in visual arts

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Microsoft Office

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Art Director to concept, design, and execute strategic visual solutions across integrated brand campaigns. You will partner with creative leaders, writers, designers, and digital specialists to turn business goals and audience insights into distinctive creative while remaining hands-on with execution.

You Will:

• Develop original, strategically grounded campaign ideas that extend across channels and executions.
• Lead brainstorming and visualization from collaborative concept development through final delivery.
• Translate strategy and human insights into simple, memorable ideas with exceptional design craft.
• Partner with copywriters, designers, and creative leaders to develop and execute integrated campaigns.
• Use animation and video to create engaging content and customer experiences.
• Collaborate with UX and digital teams to translate creative ideas into effective digital experiences.
• Interpret client feedback and work with creative leadership to develop strong solutions.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Support proposals, estimates, and project scope development.
• Work with outside vendors to bring the creative vision to life effectively and within budget.
• Mentor junior creatives and provide team guidance, with potential people management responsibilities.

You Have:

• 7-10+ years of experience in art direction or design, including previous advertising agency experience.
• A bachelor's degree in visual arts or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating original campaign concepts, strategic thinking, and polished visual execution.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, plus Microsoft applications and Figma.
• Strong visual design, layout, and typography skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to guide and develop creative team members.
• The ability to collaborate effectively and stay organized across multiple projects.
• A strong understanding of social media and web technology.
• Adobe After Effects experience on Mac is a plus.
• Experience across print media is preferred; corporate experience is a plus.

Logistics:

• Onsite/Offsite: Remote, candidates must reside in an approved employment state. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
• Background Check: To be confirmed.
• Drug Screen: To be confirmed.
• Salary: $94.5K-$104K DOE; potential flexibility in higher-cost-of-living markets.