Visionary Art Director: Lead Bold Campaigns & Teams

Apostle; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer matching

Health insurance for employees

Job summary

Apostle, a Birmingham, AL branding studio, seeks a visionary storyteller to elevate ideas into unorthodox campaigns. You’ll translate strategy into visual narratives, lead creative teams, and collaborate with clients to shape campaigns across digital, print, social, and video.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an art director or senior designer, strong leadership, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a portfolio spanning multiple media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in design or related field.
• 5+ years as an art director or senior designer in an advertising environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma.
• Strong portfolio showing multi-media campaigns and conceptual work.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork with the ability to inspire.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with brand strategy and client goals.
• Experience using AI tools and openness to new tools for productivity and output.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and execution of creative campaigns aligned with brand strategy and client goals.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists, and clients to craft compelling visuals across platforms.
• Oversee design process from ideation to final delivery, ensuring quality and deadlines.
• Present concepts to clients, articulating the vision and value of ideas.
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior designers and art directors.
• Stay current with design trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas to campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritizing workloads under tight deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Brand Strategy

Team Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI tools

Project Management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Apostle, a Birmingham, AL branding studio, seeks a visionary storyteller to elevate ideas into unorthodox campaigns. You’ll translate strategy into visual narratives, lead creative teams, and collaborate with clients to shape campaigns across digital, print, social, and video.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an art director or senior designer, strong leadership, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a portfolio spanning multiple media.