Senior Art Director

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in‑house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group , we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Senior Art Director Location: Wilmington, United States About the role: You’ll be the creative engine of the studio, translating briefs into compelling visual work that spans digital, social, print, OOH, and beyond. Working across campaign, brand, and loyalty creative simultaneously, you’ll concept and execute work that balances the client’s brand with the precision and compliance requirements of financial services marketing. Success means creative that is distinctive, strategically grounded, and effective — work that moves business metrics while elevating the visual standard of the partnership. Your hands‑on craft, conceptual range, and ability to present and articulate creative decisions to clients will make you a cornerstone of how this studio delivers. What you will be doing: Lead the art direction and visual development of integrated marketing campaigns across the client’s co‑branded credit card portfolio Concept and execute creative across a broad mix of channels including digital, social, email, print, and OOH Develop and maintain visual consistency across campaign, brand, and loyalty program creative, ensuring all work adheres to the client’s brand guidelines Work closely with copywriters, designers, and strategists within the studio to develop cohesive, well‑crafted creative solutions Translate creative briefs into strong visual concepts, bringing ideas from initial concept through to final production‑ready execution Present and articulate creative work to the client’s stakeholders with confidence, clearly communicating the thinking and rationale behind creative decisions Navigate compliance and legal approval processes inherent to financial services marketing, ensuring creative work meets regulatory requirements without compromising quality Stay current with design trends, emerging platforms, and best practices across digital and traditional channels, bringing fresh thinking to the studio Collaborate closely with the Account Manager and studio leadership to ensure creative output is aligned with strategic and business objectives Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high‑quality work within agreed timelines What you need to be great in this role: 6–10 years of art direction experience, ideally within a marketing agency, in‑house studio, or regulated industry environment A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual range, hands‑on craft, and experience across a mix of digital and traditional channels — a portfolio is required as part of your application Experience working within a regulated industry; financial services and/or loyalty program experience is strongly preferred Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential Demonstrated ability to concept and execute across multiple channels simultaneously Comfortable presenting creative work to external client stakeholders and articulating creative rationale clearly and confidently Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain visual consistency across a complex, multi‑channel account Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment with a 3‑day in‑office schedule at our Wilmington, Delaware location Experience working on co‑branded credit card, loyalty, or rewards marketing programs Familiarity with Figma Experience navigating compliance‑driven creative approval workflows within financial services marketing At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $114,750.00 to $128,250.00. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package. OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle. #J-18808-Ljbffr