Senior Art Director

We Are Social

. Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Art Direction, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition. Proficient in managing multiple projects while implementing advanced AI tools and maintaining high visual standards.

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Art DirectionAdobe Design Suite ProficiencyGenerative AI ImplementationClient Presentation ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentTypographyCompositionVisual DesignMockup CreationLight RetouchingStoryboardingAI Best PracticesEthical AI FrameworksDigital Media Design

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailMentoringCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

After EffectsPremiereAI ToolsDesign Software

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced Agency EnvironmentClient EngagementCreative LifecycleEmerging AI TrendsCommercial AI Legalities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Concept and create strong, compelling ideas that resonate with target audiences
Design for clients and agency new business efforts within brand guidelines while pursuing design excellence
Develop creative concepts aligned with strategic client objectives
Maintain high standards for visual output from ideation through final delivery
Present and defend art direction to internal leadership and external clients
Translate feedback into actionable creative tasks for the broader team
Navigate tight deadlines and evolving budgets while preserving creative vision
Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity
Mentor junior and mid-level creatives
Implement advanced AI tools throughout the creative lifecycle
Use generative AI in client pitches and prototypes, including product shots and campaign mockups
Research emerging AI trends and tools, lead ethical discussions, and establish AI best practices
Ideate and build stories suited to each social platform
Articulate ideas from storyboard through final work
Design presentations, create mockups, and perform light retouching
Collaborate with creatives from ideation through execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in art direction within a fast-paced agency environment
Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, nuanced typography, and expert-level composition across digital and traditional media
Experience presenting and working directly with clients
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects at once
Proficiency across Adobe Design Suite
Fluency in After Effects and Premiere
Deep familiarity with ethical AI frameworks and the legalities of AI-generated content in a commercial setting
Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Passport program allowing employees to explore and work from one of 18 other offices worldwide
Snacks
Carbon offsets and community kitchens initiatives
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equal employment opportunities
Opportunity to work with global teams and brands