Art Director/Designer

Ad Agency is seeking an Art Director / Designer to partner with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, account teams, and clients to develop innovative creative solutions that align with brand objectives and campaign goals. They lead visual concept development from initial brainstorming through final production while maintaining high creative standards, consistency, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Creative Concept Development: Develop original visual concepts, campaign ideas, mood boards, and creative directions for a variety of clients and industries. Art Direction: Establish and maintain the visual direction, tone, and aesthetic of campaigns, ensuring creative work is engaging, cohesive, and strategically aligned. Graphic Design: Design high-quality creative assets across print, digital, social media, websites, presentations, advertising, and marketing collateral. Brand Development: Create and evolve brand identities, visual systems, typography, color palettes, and design standards. Campaign Execution: Translate creative concepts into polished, production-ready deliverables across multiple platforms and formats. Collaboration: Work closely with copywriters, creative directors, project managers, strategists, and production teams to develop integrated creative solutions. Client Presentations: Present creative concepts, articulate design rationale, and incorporate client feedback into final deliverables. Creative Leadership: Provide design guidance, mentor junior designers, and help maintain consistency and quality across projects. Production Oversight: Prepare final artwork, review proofs, manage file specifications, and ensure accuracy and quality throughout production. Industry Awareness: Stay current with design trends, emerging technologies, cultural influences, and innovative creative approaches. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred. 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within a creative or advertising agency. Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction, branding, and graphic design. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with Figma and digital design platforms. Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, composition, and visual storytelling. Ability to develop creative concepts and execute them from start to finish. Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to creative excellence. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a highly creative, visually driven designer who can think strategically while remaining hands-on in the design process. They have a strong sense of aesthetics, understand how to build memorable brands, and enjoy developing fresh ideas that connect with audiences. They are equally comfortable brainstorming big-picture campaign concepts, presenting creative ideas to clients, and getting into the details of executing beautiful, polished design work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monica Cheng