Art Director

CLYDE is a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking agency at the intersection of communications, marketing, creative, and emerging technology. We partner with organizations shaping the future, helping them move audiences, influence conversations, and drive impact through integrated campaigns powered by strategic insight, data, creativity, and AI‑driven innovation. Our team believes the best work doesn’t just look good, it works intelligently. We combine bold creative thinking with a deep understanding of evolving technologies, digital ecosystems, and the growing role of AI search in modern communications and marketing. From earned, owned, and paid media to brand storytelling and integrated campaigns, we help clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape with smarter, more adaptive strategies. At CLYDE, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what modern communications can be — embracing innovation while staying grounded in strategy, results, and meaningful impact. We are seeking a talented and dynamic Art Director to join our growing team. As an Art Director at CLYDE, you will play a key role in conceptualizing and executing a wide variety of creative projects across digital, social, web, video, print, and beyond. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to bring innovative ideas to life, ensuring that each project adheres to brand guidelines while strategically pushing creative boundaries. This is a hands‑on role that requires expertise in design, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for producing exceptional creative work in a fast‑paced environment. This position is based in the Washington, DC area and requires candidates to be in the office two days a week to foster collaboration and teamwork. What You’ll Do: Lead the design and creative direction for a wide range of projects across digital, social, web, video, print, and more. Design logos, build brand identities, and create cohesive brand systems that are aligned with client visions and marketing strategies. Work with established brand and style guidelines, while creatively pushing the boundaries to deliver fresh, innovative ideas that align with client objectives. Design user‑friendly, visually appealing website designs and digital assets with a strong understanding of usability and UX/UI best practices. Collaborate with account managers, copywriters, strategists, and other creatives to deliver high‑quality work that meets client expectations and deadlines. Develop and maintain visual systems, design standards, and templates to ensure consistency across multiple projects. Oversee and guide junior designers, providing mentorship and feedback to support their professional growth. Manage client revisions and feedback with a keen ability to know when to push back and when to accommodate changes, always striving for the best creative solution. Stay current with design trends, new technologies, and emerging tools to continuously evolve creative approaches and inspire innovative ideas. Efficiently juggle multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring smooth processes and high‑quality outputs in a fast‑paced environment. Take ownership of design projects from concept through final production, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and consistency across all deliverables. Direct the visual lifecycle of both live‑action and animated video content, from initial storyboard concepts through to final post‑production, including sound selection and color grading. Execute basic animations and manage the technical editing of video assets, ensuring high‑quality output that balances pacing, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency. Lead the optimization of existing video libraries and manage external videographers to ensure all new footage aligns with the creative vision and technical specifications. Partner on script development and voice‑over selection to ensure the auditory and visual elements are perfectly synced for maximum impact. Support internal agency marketing efforts, including designing materials for visibility, social media campaigns, and brand awareness. Assist in the creation of internal and external presentations, proposals, and pitch decks, ensuring all materials are visually compelling and strategically aligned. Actively contribute to CLYDE’s new business development efforts by designing marketing collateral and other materials to support pitch decks and client proposals. Help expand existing client relationships by proposing creative solutions and assisting with the development of new initiatives. Who You Are: You are a team player who enjoys collaboration and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑driven environment. You’re always looking for new challenges and excited about experimenting with new creative ideas and approaches. You thrive in a process‑oriented environment and can manage multiple moving parts to bring ideas to life efficiently. You’re not afraid to think outside the box and take creative risks—strategically and intelligently. Core Client Service. Communications. Critical/Strategic Thinking. Professional Development. Leadership. Must Have: 6+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in an agency or similar fast‑paced environment. Extensive experience across all creative disciplines, including digital, social, web, video, print, and more. Proven expertise in design principles, including typography, color theory, composition, and creating logos and brand identities. Strong understanding of usability and UX/UI design principles for web and digital applications. Experience designing user interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes, with proficiency in Figma (in addition to Adobe Creative Suite). Strong background in working with brand guidelines and creating design systems that align with client visions and objectives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage client feedback and revisions effectively. A creative, strategic mindset that thrives on innovation and delivering bold, high‑impact design solutions. Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. A passion for learning, growing, and continuously pushing creative boundaries. Lead creative presentations and design reviews with clients, confidently presenting ideas, concepts, and solutions. Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and ensure the final design aligns with their vision and goals. Contribute to high‑level creative strategy, providing input on brand direction, marketing campaigns, and overall design initiatives. Compensation and Work Location: The salary range for this position is $78,800 – $111,900, commensurate with experience. Hybrid or remote work location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clyde Group