Sr. Art Director

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Travel assistance

Wellness programming

Job summary

A leading public relations agency in New York is seeking a Senior Art Director to create culturally impactful campaigns. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a strong portfolio that showcases their ability to develop innovative ideas across digital and social media platforms. This role demands collaborative skills and a passion for creativity, as well as expertise with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud. Join a dynamic team and craft award-winning work that resonates with audiences.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in advertising or art direction.
• Must present a digital portfolio with the application.

Responsibilities

• Concept and plan integrated campaigns in various media and platforms.
• Work with a copywriter and strategists to develop campaign ideas.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate timelines.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Experience with social media

Creativity

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

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We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman is looking for an Senior Art Director to help us make things that culture will love. Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the world’s most talked about work. Whether launching an eBay sneaker shop, fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea, or creating a hotel for the world's most devoted Taco Bell fans, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It’s not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Art Director who can help unlock more of those weird, wild ideas.

What kind of creative work will you do? We’re glad you asked. Because our work doesn’t really fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box, there’s no “standard” creative brief here. This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency, we shape our ideas around the story we want to tell—not the media plan. What we sell in shifts with every brief – one day it's a reactive TikTok idea, the next it's a 360 campaign with PR, influencer, digital, and brand film components. We’re looking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.

This is a chance to work with a best-in-class creative crew that’s picked up wins all the way to Cannes. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life—we’d love to meet you.

To land this gig, you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, and it’s why so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (with heart). We support one another, encourage each other, and we’re looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.

In order to be considered for the role, you MUST present a digital portfolio with your application. Applications submit without a portfolio will not be considered!

You Should Be

• A social-first thinker fluent in TikTok, Instagram, apps we’ve never heard of, and niche internet subcultures
• Strategic and collaborative, with a proven track record of big ideas and big wins
• Experienced in 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindset
• Obsessed with making smart, standout, award-winning work
• Ego-free, self-starting, and deeply team-oriented
• Bonus: a sports fan, specifically an NFL geek

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with a copywriter, strategist and earned specialists at the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs in a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences and content
• Concept campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design
• Concept social content
• Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, influencer marketing, and production
• Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives
• Manage multiple jobs simultaneously; providing direction to other team members as needed
• Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production
• Design and present client creative presentations
• Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe, budget and the creative vision

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design

Preferred Qualifications

• A killer online portfolio with proven recent examples of social, traditional, earned, digital, and experiential campaigns
• Previous roles in advertising, art direction, and a portfolio of ideas demonstrating strong design, layout, and composition, with a keen eye for photography, typography, and color
• Strong, persuasive presentation skills to sell in creative work to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience maintaining client contact as needed, building camaraderie to develop trusting relationships
• The ability to collaborate with PMs and other departments to lead and move projects forward, assisting with budget and schedule development, and potentially managing junior creatives’ work
• Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines while maintaining a high-level of craft and detail in a fast-paced environment
• A professional-level mastery of industry-standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, Powerpoint and a working knowledge of Figma
• On-site production/art direction experience for events, activations as well as video, digital, and social platforms
• Pride in your previous work and the ability to speak to it clearly and concisely during the interview process

$72,000-$115,000 per year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services