Senior, Art Director

DEPT

$66K — $100K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of visual design experience with a strong portfolio in digital campaigns, social content, and video work.
  • Experience in a social agency or handling high-visibility accounts.
  • On-set and content production experience, including collaboration with directors and producers.
  • Strong client presentation skills with the ability to advocate for creative ideas.
  • Excellent design sensibility with knowledge of layout, typography, and motion.
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset with a generous approach to teamwork.
  • A creative portfolio demonstrating design expertise and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Develop visual concepts across social, digital, and video platforms.
  • Collaborate with Copywriters and Creative leadership to create integrated campaign ideas.
  • Lead visual storytelling from concept to final production.
  • Contribute to all phases of production to maintain creative intent.
  • Explore AI-assisted visual development with Generative AI Artists.
  • Present creative work to internal teams and clients, articulating visual decisions.
  • Mentor Associate Art Directors to enhance team’s creative output.
  • Manage multiple projects while ensuring high standards of creative excellence.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K plan with matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Senior, Art Direction

THE ROLE:

We're looking for a talented and strategic Senior, Art Direction to join one of our most dynamic and high-profile client teams. This is a hands-on role for a creative thinker who combines strong conceptual instincts, exceptional visual craft, and a deep understanding of how ideas come to life across social, digital, video, and emerging platforms.

As a Senior, Art Direction, you will lead the visual development of campaigns and content initiatives from concept through execution. Partnering closely with Copywriters, Motion Designers, Visual Designers, Generative AI Artists, Strategists, and Creative leadership, you will help transform business objectives into compelling creative that resonates with audiences and drives results.

This role is ideal for someone equally comfortable developing ideas and bringing them to life. You thrive in collaborative environments, have a strong point of view on craft and storytelling, and are motivated by the opportunity to create work that is culturally relevant, visually distinctive, and strategically effective.

You will own projects and workstreams with increasing autonomy while helping elevate the quality of work around you through strong creative thinking, collaboration, and executional excellence.

.WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop visual concepts and creative territories across social, digital, video, experiential, and emerging platforms.
  • Partner closely with Copywriters, Strategists, Motion, Visual Design, and Creative leadership to create integrated campaign ideas and audience experiences.
  • Lead visual storytelling throughout the creative process, from concept development and presentation through production and final delivery.
  • Contribute to pre-production planning, production, and post-production to ensure creative intent is maintained throughout execution.
  • Partner with Generative AI Artists to explore AI-assisted visual development and emerging creative workflows.
  • Present creative work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients, articulating the rationale behind visual decisions.
  • Mentor and support Associate Art Directors, helping elevate creative thinking, craft, and execution across the team.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence and attention to detail.
  • Stay connected to culture, design, technology, and emerging trends to continually push the work forward.

WHAT YOU BRING:
  • 2+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
  • Prior social agency experience or relevant experience with a track record of navigating high-volume, high-visibility accounts.
  • On-set and content production experience (domestic or international), including working with video directors, editors, and producers.
  • Strong client presentation and communication skills - you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
  • Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding. Additionally, deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal performance.
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset - you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
  • A creative portfolio that shows your eye for design, your range in digital, video, and your ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave

#LI-Remote

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

US Remote Range

$66,300-$100,000 USD

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