Senior Art Director Minneapolis

Gravity Global; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Collaboration across teams

Professional training

Work-life balance

Recognition program

Family-friendly policies

ESG culture

Job summary

Gravity Global in Minneapolis is seeking a visionary Senior Art Director with 5+ years of experience to lead hands-on creative work, blending artistry with cutting-edge AI tools.

You will collaborate with global creative teams to deliver world-class visuals, motion, and digital assets, while integrating AI into real project workflows.

This role requires strong craft, agile execution under tight deadlines, and a drive to push the boundaries of design in a fast-growing marketing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in art direction or related creative fields.
• Hands-on expertise in visual, motion, and digital asset creation.
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and leading AI tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, Adobe Firefly).
• Track record of integrating AI into creative workflows with measurable improvements.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation abilities.
• Willingness to work flexibly to support collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Creative Execution: deliver key visuals, motion pieces, and digital assets.
• AI Workflow Integration: apply AI to two project workflows to improve efficiency.
• Collaboration & Communication: work with multiple teams and communicate complex concepts.

Skills

Visual design

AI integration

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Visual Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Midjourney

Stable Diffusion

RunwayML

Adobe Firefly

Job description

Senior Art Director

Department: Creation - Creative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Minneapolis

Description

Join Our Global Team

Gravity Global is the world’s most awarded marketing consultancy specialising in brands operating in complex markets. Led by strategy, innovation, technology, data, and creativity, we create brand-and-demand marketing programmes that drive transformational growth for our clients.

With 14 wholly owned offices across the US, Europe and APAC, and our Global Talent Hubs in emerging markets, you can build a truly global career in a rapidly scaling organisation that’s shaping the future of marketing.

At Gravity Global, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We’re a collective of creative thinkers, strategic storytellers, and data-driven innovators united by one mission – to deliver exceptional work that makes an impact. We’re growing fast – across continents and disciplines – and we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference: for our clients, our teams, and the world around us.

About the role

We are seeking a visionary Senior Art Director with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate is actively engaged with the latest AI tools and trends and adept at navigating the evolving landscape of art and design. You will collaborate with creative teams to deliver world-class work that blends hands-on artistry with cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Creative Execution

• Personally execute—not delegate—at least:


• key visual systems


• motion or audiovisual piece


• digital assets suite


• Consistently deliver craft excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to move quickly under tight deadlines.


• Demonstrate technical fluency with Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools, with a proactive approach to learning new platforms as they emerge.


• Deliver production-ready assets that require minimal revisions from leadership and meet internal quality standards.

AI Workflow Integration

• Integrate AI into at least two real project workflows, such as concepting, visualization, scripting, production, or automation.


• Apply AI practically to improve efficiency and enhance creative quality.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work effectively with multiple creative teams.


• Communicate complex creative and technical concepts to the internal team and clients when required


• Curiosity and willingness to be part of the company’s culture


• Adapt to different team workflows while maintaining creative leadership.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in art direction or related creative fields.


• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise in visual, motion, and digital asset creation.


• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and leading AI creative tools, such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, and Adobe Firefly.


• Track record of integrating AI into creative workflows with measurable improvements.


• Strong organizational, time‑management, and documentation abilities.


• Willingness to work flexibly when needed to support collaboration.

What We Offer

While specific benefits may vary by region due to cultural norms, all team members at Gravity Global can expect a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment designed to help you do your best work and grow your career.

Key aspects of being part of the Gravity Global community:

• Competitive Reward & Pay – we recognise and value your contribution with fair and competitive rewards aligned to local market practices, designed to celebrate excellence and support long-term success.


• Career Growth & Development – we believe development is ongoing, not annual. Through our Continuous Performance Management (CPM) process, which includes regular feedback and coaching, we help you refine your skills, celebrate your achievements, and plan for future success enabling you to reach your full potential.


• Collaboration – be part of a cross-functional, global team that values sharing insights, ideas, and best practices to drive collective success.


• Professional Development – we invest in you through ongoing training and learning programmes designed to expand your expertise and confidence.


• Work-Life Balance – while we expect dedication to client success, we also value your wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements and plentiful paid time off.


• Community & Recognition – we celebrate our people through social and team-building events, recognise length of service and life milestones, and appreciate individual contributions through our Gravity Gratitude ‘kudos’ recognition programme.


• Family Support – we understand family matters and our people benefit from family-friendly policies such as parental leave, and access to wellbeing resources to help you balance work and family life.


• Purpose & Belonging – we are committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, fostering a workplace where positive impact matters. Our people are encouraged to get involved in employee resource groups that champion wellbeing, sustainability and culture.

Important Disclosure:

At Gravity Global, we believe in recognising every team member’s contribution. Your total rewards package – including salary and benefits – will align with country specific labor laws and our company policies. We’ll walk you through all the details during the offer stage.

Gravity Global is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexuality, disability and other protected status as required by applicable law.

If your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job criteria, but you meet some of the criteria and are excited about the role and Gravity, please don't be put off applying! We would encourage you to apply for the role as you may be just the right person for this role or other roles.