Senior Art Director/Designer

The Senior Art Director/Designer develops original creative concepts and translates strategy into polished visual work across branding, campaigns, digital, social, print, and environmental design. This role owns assignments from concept through final production while collaborating across teams and supporting the growth of junior designers.

About Parallel, A Brand Agency, LLC

We are Parallel. Our name represents our belief that success is a direct result of people and ideas being in alignment. Our team, our clients, our vendors, all working in sync alongside each other.Our core philosophy and approach to work is that when it comes to solving anything, 1+1=11. When two or more people work together, the result is far greater than if one had done it alone. The number eleven has become synonymous with the idea of collaboration and is subtly and serendipitously integrated within the name Parallel.


Description

Description

Parallel is a brand agency helping organizations build stronger brands through strategy, identity design, digital experiences, and marketing. We're looking for a Senior Art Director/Designer

to develop compelling creative concepts and bring them to life through polished, strategically grounded design across brands, campaigns, and channels.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in San Antonio, Texas.

The Senior Art Director/Designer plays an important role in shaping creative ideas from the earliest stages of concept development through final production. This person doesn't simply execute an established direction-they think conceptually, explore original ideas, and translate strategy and client objectives into creative solutions that are thoughtful, memorable, and effective.

You'll collaborate with creative leads, strategists, copywriters, account teams, and other designers to develop concepts and execute work across brand identity, campaigns, digital, social, print, environmental, and presentation design. You'll take ownership of assignments from concept through delivery, present and explain your thinking, respond thoughtfully to feedback, and ensure every final asset meets a high standard of creative and technical quality.

Success in this role comes naturally to someone who is curious, conceptually strong, and genuinely excited by the process of turning a strategic challenge into a compelling creative idea. If you bring original thinking, strong design judgment, exceptional craft, and the ability to move confidently between big-picture concepts and meticulous execution, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Develop original creative concepts in response to client objectives, brand strategies, campaign needs, and creative briefs
• Explore multiple visual directions and translate abstract ideas into clear, compelling creative solutions
• Lead the design and execution of work across brand identity, campaigns, digital, social, print, environmental, and presentation materials
• Take ownership of creative assignments from initial concepting and exploration through refinement, production, and final delivery
• Translate brand strategy, creative direction, and client goals into distinctive, strategically aligned visual work
• Build thoughtful visual systems, layouts, templates, and design elements that maintain consistency across channels
• Collaborate with creative leads, strategists, copywriters, account teams, developers, and production partners throughout the creative process
• Present concepts and design recommendations clearly, articulating the strategic and creative rationale behind the work
• Participate in internal and client reviews, incorporating feedback while protecting the strength and integrity of the creative idea
• Balance conceptual ambition with practical considerations such as scope, timeline, audience, medium, and production requirements
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for digital and print applications
• Review final work for quality, accuracy, brand consistency, and production readiness before handoff
• Manage file organization, versioning, and supporting assets throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop reusable templates and design systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and creative quality
• Communicate proactively about progress, timelines, questions, recommendations, and potential challenges
• Provide thoughtful feedback, guidance, and support to junior designers when appropriate
• Contribute ideas that elevate the agency's creative output, standards, and ways of working

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within a branding, advertising, marketing, or creative agency
• Portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and polished execution across brand, campaign, digital, and print work
• Proven ability to generate original creative concepts-not only execute established visual directions
• Strong understanding of how strategy, audience, message, and medium inform creative decisions
• Excellent command of typography, layout, color, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand systems
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
• Strong understanding of digital and print production requirements
• Ability to present creative ideas clearly and explain the rationale behind design decisions
• Ability to receive, interpret, and apply feedback while maintaining thoughtful creative judgment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced agency environment
• Collaborative, curious, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to creative work
• Consistent ownership and follow-through from concept through final delivery

Nice to Have

• Experience developing brand identities, campaign concepts, and integrated visual systems
• Experience working closely with copywriters to develop cohesive verbal and visual concepts
• Experience designing for environmental, experiential, motion, or interactive applications
• Familiarity with front-end design principles and collaborating with developers or digital teams
• Experience presenting creative work directly to clients
• Experience mentoring or providing creative guidance to junior designers
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Parallel, A Brand Agency, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.