Art Director

Art DirectorWe are looking for an Art Director to touch every piece of the creative process and help develop culture-first work as part of the NY creative team. From conception to production, you'll be a steward of storytelling for our brand partners, bringing ideas to life through myriad formats and styles. The ideal candidate understands the fundamentals of design and strives to make beautifully original things, all while collaborating with teammates across functions and departments, working most closely with a Writer partner.We're seeking someone who is dedicated to making innovative work that stirs shit up, across the advertising industry and culture at large. The ideal candidate should have experience with integrated campaign work and bring holistic thinking to executions.Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they are working with. This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. For this role, we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with a Writer partner to ideate and create work that delivers on client goals, both strategically and creatively.Work hand in hand with Writer to create presentations, including the ideas as well as the design and layout of decks, pulling mood imagery, and comping bespoke visuals to sell the concepts.Ideate within the realities and parameters of what can be executed within the given timeline and budget and work with Production to present work that is cutting-edge but feasible.Work alongside the Associate Creative Director team to actually make the work — overseeing and collaborating with the Production Department to keep the integrity of the creative.Present the work to creative leads and internal teams whenever needed.Be client-facing and be able to present work to clients, clearly verbalizing the essence of the ideas.Become acquainted with your clients, understanding their marketing approach, the environment in which they sell, and the type of work they're interested in making.Requirements1.5+ years of experience in Art Direction and conceptual creative work in an advertising agencyStrong understanding of graphic design, photography, illustration, and typographyFirst successes in "big idea" generation for client brandsFamiliarity with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative executionAdvanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite applicationsHighly organized and detail-orientedEffective written, verbal, and visual communicatorAbility to collaborate creatively across departments and officesAbility to craft internal / external presentations and present in an engaging wayDigitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industryExperience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plusGiant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category—feel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work.For applicants who are California residents, please see our Privacy Policy which describes our privacy practices with respect to our collection of Personal Information as required under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).