Art Director

Art DirectorChicago, Illinois - Hybrid: 1 day/week in officeEstablished in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.About the role:As Art Director, you'll work across our client's full creative output — concepting campaign ideas, art directing shoots, and delivering production-ready assets across digital, social, video, and retail. You'll bring strong craft skills alongside the ability to guide creative direction on projects, working closely with copywriters, producers, strategists, and account teams. This is a role for someone equally comfortable delivering independently and leading creative collaboratively, with a genuine interest in how great products are brought to market.What you will be doing:Concept and develop creative ideas across full marketing mix — digital, social, video, photography, retail, and e-commerce — from brief through to final deliveryLead the visual development of product launches, ensuring creative integrity and consistency across all channels and formatsArt direct photo and video productions, bringing a clear visual vision and confident on-set directionPresent creative work clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders and clients, articulating the thinking behind every decisionCollaborate with copywriters, motion designers, and producers to deliver cohesive, high-quality creative across campaignsDevelop and adapt assets across multiple formats and platforms, maintaining brand standards and creative quality at every scaleContribute actively to briefing and concepting sessions, bringing fresh thinking and a well-reasoned creative point of viewMentor and support junior creatives, providing clear, constructive direction that raises the quality of team outputManage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and communicating proactively on timelines and deliverablesStay current with design, platform, and consumer trends relevant to the home appliances and consumer goods categoryWhat you need to be great in this role:A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-quality visual craft across digital, social, campaign, and production workProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; After Effects or broader motion experience is an advantageExperience developing creative for product launches — able to translate product benefits into compelling, consumer-facing visual storiesThe ability to concept and execute independently, and to collaborate effectively across cross-functional creative teamsA solid understanding of digital and social platforms and how creative performs across formats and channelsClear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present and defend creative decisions to colleagues and clientsA proactive, organized approach to managing multiple briefs in a fast-paced environmentExperience in an agency or in-house studio environment (agency background is a plus)Salary Range$72,250 - $80,750 USDOur values shape everything we do:Be Ambitious to succeedBe Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possibleBe Inspirational to do groundbreaking workBe always learning and listening to understandBe Results-focused to exceed expectationsBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsOLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.