Art Director

Overview We're seeking an Art Director who is equal parts conceptual thinker and systems thinker. You'll partner closely with a Copywriter to develop integrated campaigns, social content, digital experiences, and scalable creative systems that help brands show up consistently and effectively across channels. This role is ideal for someone who understands how ideas translate across social, digital, and emerging platforms—and who enjoys creating work that is both strategically grounded and visually compelling. Creative teams are encouraged to apply together. This is a full-time contract role based in Dallas, Texas. Responsibilities Develop compelling creative concepts from brief through execution Partner closely with a Copywriter to create integrated campaign ideas Create social-first content and platform‑specific creative across paid, owned, and organic channels Design and evolve visual systems that scale across campaigns, content streams, and customer touchpoints Present creative work internally and to clients with confidence and clarity Collaborate with strategists, designers, producers, and account teams throughout the creative process Ensure creative excellence and consistency across all deliverables Stay current on digital culture, social trends, emerging platforms, and evolving creative best practices Help shape and maintain the visual identity of a major regional brand Qualifications 3–6 years of experience in advertising, creative agencies, or related fields Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and exceptional design/art direction skills Demonstrated fluency with modern AI collaboration tools and a clear point of view on how they fit into the creative process. Familiarity with native ad‑tech platforms and ad managers, with a solid understanding of how creative assets are optimized for paid media Experience developing work across social, digital, and integrated campaigns Understanding of social content ecosystems and platform best practices Experience creating scalable design systems, brand systems, or modular creative frameworks Proficiency in the full Adobe Creative Suite Strong presentation and communication skills both internally and with clients Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced agency environment Motion, content creation, AI‑assisted creative workflows, or Figma experience is a plus A maker and thinker who can generate strong ideas and execute them beautifully Someone who understands that great creative today often starts in digital and social A collaborative partner who elevates the work through teamwork and craft A creative who can balance innovation with the realities of business objectives and brand consistency Someone excited to help build meaningful work for a brand that serves communities across Texas Benefits Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Disability coverage 401(k) plan Parental and family care leave Family forming assistance Tuition reimbursement Flexible time off All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $87,000.00/Annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saatchi & Sa