Senior Art Director

Senior Art Director – Leap Group Leap Group is a passionate, innovative, and collaborative agency that values flexibility and fosters a welcoming culture with a dog‑friendly environment. Our team is committed to delivering impactful work while expanding their expertise and depth of knowledge. Benefits Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits Paid maternity and paternity leave Unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays Autonomy and flexibility, including remote‑hybrid work options Company‑paid access to coaching and therapy 401(k) plan with match and 1:1 access to an investment advisor Professional development opportunities Diversity & Inclusion We believe diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives are essential to creating innovative, creative, and strategic solutions. Leap Group is dedicated to transforming our agencies into more diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces. We welcome candidates of all identities and welcome you to discuss our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives during your interview. Location While we serve clients nationally and internationally, Leap Group maintains a footprint in the Midwest, with offices located in: Louisville, KY Cincinnati, OH Indianapolis, IN Chicago, IL Our roles are typically open to remote candidates located in the U.S.; however, we strongly prefer candidates in or near our physical footprint. Onsite collaboration, periodic travel for client meetings, collaboration sessions, pitches, and team gatherings are expected. Our hybrid work model is core to how we deliver impact. Job Overview The Senior Art Director is a strategic and concept‑driven creative leader with a strong foundation in design craft, visual storytelling, and integrated campaign development. This role balances big‑picture thinking with keen attention to detail, crafting ideas that translate seamlessly across platforms, channels, and brand experiences. Responsibilities Partner with the Associate Creative Director to develop and execute strategic and creative solutions across client relationships and projects. Concept and design integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, experiential, and traditional channels. Establish art direction, visual style, and tone across communications and brand systems. Collaborate with writers, strategists, account teams, developers, and production partners to bring ideas to life. Develop thoughtful, polished, and strategically grounded creative executions across platforms. Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of creative quality. Contribute to agency growth through participation in pitch work and new business development. Assist in mentoring and collaborating with junior creatives and cross‑functional teammates. Stay curious and informed about emerging trends, technologies, culture, and innovation in advertising and design. Qualifications 5+ years of agency or advertising experience. Experience working with national B2B and/or B2C brands. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related discipline (preferred). Strong conceptual thinking and campaign ideation skills. Outstanding portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual work and design craft across multiple mediums. Exceptional typography, layout, visual storytelling, and art direction skills. Strong understanding of marketing objectives and how creative supports business goals. Ability to translate client business objectives into compelling creative solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while delivering high‑quality work on time. Strong understanding of digital platforms, web capabilities, usability, and information architecture. High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Passion for advertising, design, culture, and visual communication. Curiosity for emerging trends and evolving technologies. Strong attention to detail, organization, accountability, and follow‑through. Please include a portfolio link or PDF portfolio with your application. Applications submitted without portfolio materials will not be considered. All other application materials are optional; if you believe you have what it takes but do not meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leap Group complies with the ADA and ADAAA. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the job, please include your accommodation request in the application. Leap Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leap Group Network