Art Director

DescriptionTHE ROLEWe Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Art Director to join our team that wants to make cool stuff that people will love. You are a conceptual leader responsible for bridging the gap between strategy and visual execution. You craft compelling, brand-aligned ideas that resonate with target audiences while maintaining the agency’s elite standards of craftsmanship. You serve as a key independent driver of projects, navigating complex constraints to transform creative briefs into immersive visual experiences.WE ARE A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HEREWe like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUXOur passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and moreYou best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a differenceDid we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)YOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends – you want to create themA self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands. WHAT YOU’LL DOConcept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiencesUnderstand the structure of a brand’s identity and how the visual and verbal executions come together to create a holistic brand experienceDesign for clients and agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while pushing for design excellence.Generate innovative and visually compelling ideas that align with client objectives, translating abstract strategies into concrete, sophisticated visual systemsLead creative workstreams from inception to delivery, demonstrating the ability to manage workloads and deadlines independently while maintaining absolute quality controlFind creative solutions that protect the integrity of the core idea while navigating real-world challenges such as budget constraints, tight timelines, and evolving client needsClearly communicate design concepts and rationale to team members and stakeholders using a mix of verbal, written, and high-fidelity visual referencesAct as a guiding resource for junior team members, providing constructive feedback and helping them refine their conceptual and technical skillsIdeate and build effective stories that match the quality of each social platformWork collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution – helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to lifeUse AI to rapidly generate creative headlines and copy provocations, ensuring that visual concepts and messaging are perfectly synchronized from the startTranslate the latest AI capabilities into tangible creative opportunities, such as proposing generative video for pre-roll ads or developing a proprietary AI image style to define a brand's visual identityMaintain a deep mastery of art direction principles, including composition, color theory, and typography, ensuring AI outputs are polished to professional agency standardsREQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE2-3 years of agency experience with a portfolio that demonstrates strong art direction skills, specifically in concept development and visual storytellingExpert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and foundational knowledge of motion designStrong knowledge of advertising fundamentals, including brand development, strategy, storytelling, design, new/emerging platforms and technologiesAbility to interpret feedback constructively and apply it to work in real-timeA flexible mindset that can pivot between different brand voices and project typesTeam-first attitude with the ability to clearly articulate ideas to colleagues both verbally and in writingJOIN USAt We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.Let’s make great things together. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at Job SummaryID: 0A7C64CD03Department: CreativeType: full time