Art Director

Art Director and CopywriterTombras, an independent, 600+ person, full-service advertising agency is searching for an Art Director and Copywriter for our Creative Social Teams in both Knoxville and Portland.Our Creative Social Team has made some of your favorite work on the internet – From MoonPie tweets to Josh memes and full-digital campaigns for Bush's Beans, we work on a variety of beloved national brands like RXBAR, Club cracker, Warheads, Apartments.com, SunChips, and Rolls-Royce. Though not posting content or managing brand DMs themselves, the Social Creative team works closely with other departments to create world-class social first campaigns across all digital media and ensure real-time trends and the latest platform features are utilized.You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel effect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN or Portland, OR. Relocation assistance may be provided.What you'll be doing:Connecting brands to real people in real-timeWriting world-class work for a variety of clients across various industries including CPG, beverage/alcohol, QSR and casual dining, retail, and luxury automotiveCollaborating with creative directors, art directors, copywriters, strategists, videographers and photographers, editors, designers, and animators: all in-houseWorking at the speed of social - fast! Which means more opportunities to make exceptional and impactful creative.Presenting concepts to agency leadership and clients with confidenceWhat you bring:Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creativesPassion for your ideas and excitement when collaborating with your creative teamA strong portfolio is ideal, but it is a plus if you have 2-4 years of ad agency experience, related work experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experienceProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent design and animation skillsWorking knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social media platformsPublic speaking skills to ensure ideas are presented confidently and coherentlyAn attitude of positivity and explorationWhy you'll want to work at Tombras:Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.Dog-friendly officesFlexible PTOGenerous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregiversMedical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents401(k) ParticipationEmployer-paid Dental & VisionA company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.Remote employees must be based in the United States.