Art Director

Wingstop Restaurant Inc. is looking for a hands-on, concept-driven Art Director to help define and elevate the brand’s visual identity from the first idea to finished creative. This onsite role in Dallas supports campaigns and day-to-day design across social, digital, retail, and broadcast, translating cultural trends into elevated, brand-consistent visuals. What you’ll do Co-create original concepts and integrated campaign ideas across multiple channels to drive engagement and business impact Partner with copywriters and other creatives to develop visually-led storytelling and brand campaigns Design and execute creative assets for social, digital, CRM, retail, OOH, presentations, and marketing materials to support awareness, engagement, consideration, and broader business goals Own visual development and execution across both campaign work and always-on creative Create social-first creative designed to perform across modern platforms, including creator collaborations, partnerships, and content ecosystems Translate cultural trends, digital behaviors, and audience insights into visually compelling creative that feels true to Wingstop Help shape and evolve Wingstop’s visual identity, creative systems, and design language across campaigns, content, partnerships, and customer touchpoints Produce high-quality design work quickly in a fast-paced, iterative environment with changing priorities and tight timelines Leverage AI-powered creative tools to accelerate ideation, visual exploration, iteration, and production workflows Present work with clear thinking, rationale, and attention to creative detail Collaborate cross-functionally with social, brand, marketing, and production teams to execute integrated work aligned to business goals Work effectively with agency partners, production companies, freelancers, creators, and external creative partners to keep deliverables strategically aligned and creatively strong Contribute to production and execution needs across photoshoots, content captures, campaign launches, and brand initiatives Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong creative standards and detail orientation Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and creative excellence What you bring 3–6 years of art direction, design, or integrated creative experience, ideally in an advertising agency Proven ability to concept and execute across multiple channels and formats Portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and design craft Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop visually-led creative ideas Excellent graphic design skills, including typography, layout, composition, and visual systems fundamentals Experience delivering polished creative across digital, social, retail, presentation, and campaign formats Strong understanding of visual storytelling, brand design, and art direction principles Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite , especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to support ideation, concept development, visual exploration, and creative production workflows Design experience in Figma Motion graphics and animation skills in After Effects are a plus Strong attention to detail and pride in the craft Deep understanding of cultural spaces influencing the Wingstop audience, including sports, music, fashion, entertainment, creators, fandom, gaming, internet culture, and emerging social behaviors Ability to identify culturally relevant opportunities and translate them into distinctive, brand-right creative experiences Collaborative mindset and comfort working across disciplines and stakeholders Clear communication skills, including thoughtful idea presentation and defense Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly, along with a self-starter approach that includes ownership and follow-through Tools you’ll use Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Figma After Effects Benefits Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees One paid volunteer day of your choice Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles Team member stock purchase plan Health savings or flexible spending account options 401k: dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided Pet insurance Education Assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid maternity and paternity leave Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office Discount on Wingstop gift cards Onsite game room What success looks like Work consistently elevates Wingstop’s visual identity and creative standard Ideas produce culturally relevant work that strengthens brand awareness, drives engagement, increases consideration, and supports business growth Delivers high-quality work quickly and consistently in a fast-paced, iterative environment Demonstrates strong visual storytelling and conceptual problem-solving across formats and platforms Shows curiosity and adaptability by incorporating emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows to improve output and efficiency Becomes a trusted creative partner across creative, brand, and marketing teams Brings a proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented 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