Art Director

Rate

. Concept and execute creative from initial idea through final production .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a strong focus on art direction, brand design, and integrated campaign development. Capable of managing multiple projects while ensuring high-quality, polished deliverables that align with brand standards.

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Art DirectionAdobe Creative SuiteFigma ProficiencyMotion GraphicsCreative Campaign Development

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionBrand DesignConcept DevelopmentMotion GraphicsTypographyVisual StorytellingCampaign Identity DevelopmentDigital Content CreationGenerative AI IntegrationResponsive Design

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationCollaborationAccountabilityPresentation SkillsSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe FireflyFigmaAfter Effects

Industry Keywords

Integrated CampaignsDigital MarketingSocial MediaEmail MarketingOOH Advertising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Concept and execute creative from initial idea through final production
Develop campaign concepts, visual identities, and scalable design systems across multiple channels
Lead creative across paid and organic social, digital, email, OOH, print, events, partnerships, and other brand touchpoints
Translate business objectives and creative briefs into visual solutions
Provide hands-on art direction and feedback to designers
Partner with copywriters and creative team members on cohesive concepts and brand stories
Present work to Creative leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Own projects through concept development, reviews, revisions, production, and final delivery
Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting timelines and maintaining craft quality
Communicate project status, workload, risks, and timeline concerns proactively
Prepare work, context, questions, and next steps for creative reviews
Maintain visual consistency across campaigns and help evolve the Rate brand
Ensure final work is accurate, polished, production-ready, and aligned with brand standards
Improve creative systems, templates, and processes
Monitor design, advertising, social, motion, and cultural trends and share relevant inspiration

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–7+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or a related creative role within an agency, studio, or in-house creative team
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, polished execution, and creative systems across digital, social, and integrated campaigns
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Firefly
Ability to incorporate generative AI thoughtfully into the creative process
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including design systems, auto layout, Figma Buzz, and Figma Motion
Strong proficiency in After Effects, motion graphics, animation, and digital content
Experience storyboarding and concepting motion-first creative
Excellent typography, composition, layout, color, and visual storytelling skills
Experience developing campaign identities across multiple formats, channels, and deliverables
Strong understanding of digital and social-first creative, including paid media, organic social, email, web, and OOH
Ability to move between concepting, hands-on design, motion, and AI-assisted production
Experience providing art direction and constructive feedback to designers
Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate creative thinking to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and move projects forward with minimal direction
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting timelines, and high-volume workloads
Proactive, clear communication regarding workload, timing, and project risks
Strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong working knowledge of web, email, and UX design principles, including responsive design, hierarchy, and channel-specific limitations
Curiosity around emerging creative technologies and AI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored 401(k)
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Critical care insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program
Legal planning assistance
Identity theft protection
Wellness resources