Associate Art Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as an executional leader integrated within a Division, enhancing the quality, speed, and unity of design and motion deliverables.

• Oversee Design and Edit Leads across various accounts within the division.

• Take ownership of the executional standards for design and motion within assigned divisions.

• Quality assure and guide high-priority assets to ensure performance, refinement, and platform compatibility.

• Collaborate with Creative Team Leads and Art Directors on visual direction, creative strategy, systems, tools, and operational implementations.

• Facilitate internal reviews, offer constructive feedback, and promote brand consistency.

• Coach Leads in creative quality assurance, technical execution, project timelines, escalation procedures, and resource planning.

• Guide high-performing Leads towards readiness for AAD roles.

• Assess production obstacles and introduce enhancements to the creative process.

• Incorporate AI and scalable systems wherever suitable.

• Direct production efforts for prestigious accounts.

• Work alongside Strategy, Content, and Project Management teams to address challenges.

• Convert messaging frameworks into creative systems across various channels.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide insights on feasibility, execution planning, and modular asset creation.

• Leverage AI technologies to improve and streamline business procedures.

• Utilize Power Digital's Nova ecosystem relevant to the department.

• Personally manage 5–8 accounts while maintaining a revenue per employee (RPE) of over $22K.

• Ensure an RPE of over $20K for each direct report while meeting capacity benchmarks.

• Maintain client turnover below 10% for managed accounts.

• Deliver scoped assets within an average turnaround of 5 business days.

• Achieve a first-review approval rate of over 90% with minimal revisions.

• Sustain an annual retention rate of over 90% across direct reports.

• Implement at least one tool, template, or workflow enhancement each quarter.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in visual design and/or video editing, preferably in an agency setting.

• Proficient in Adobe CC, Figma, and platform-specific formats (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and mentoring creative professionals.

• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, content strategy, and performance-driven creative.

• Comfortable providing, receiving, and acting on feedback promptly and clearly.

• Enthusiastic about scalable design systems and operational creativity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission opportunities.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with up to 100% employer contribution towards employee monthly premiums.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution matching.

• Unlimited Time Off available from day one.

• Up to 4 hours per quarter for paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for charitable activities.

• Fully flexible work environment: full-remote, in-office, or hybrid options.

• A one-time $100 USD Work From Home (WFH) stipend added to your first paycheck.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 12 observed United States national holidays along with 2 mental health recharge days annually.

• Unlimited opportunities for growth and leadership within a rapidly expanding firm.

• Continuous employee development programs for personal and professional advancement (Hedgehog and Vital 5s).

• Quarterly awards including monetary prizes and recognition for exceptional performance.

• Opportunities to participate in company DEI initiatives.