Associate Director, Art Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Create Outstanding Creative: Conceptualize and design top-tier digital creative for social media and video platforms, emphasizing visual storytelling and performance.

• Mentor & Guide: Serve as a direct supervisor and mentor for junior and mid-level Art Directors and Designers. Deliver constructive feedback across creative disciplines (e.g., copy) to enhance team output and promote professional development.

• Assist with Video & Content Production: Engage in pre-production planning, support on-site shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers during post-production to ensure the final product aligns with the original vision.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work in close partnership with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure that creative output meets brief objectives, brand voice, and business goals.

• Be a Solution-Oriented Thinker: Navigate uncertainty with the support of the Creative Director, adapt to changing priorities, and provide proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. This includes daily brainstorming and sharing inspiration with the team.

• Foster a Positive Culture: Create an inclusive, energetic work environment. Lead daily brainstorming sessions and inspiration-sharing meetings to keep the team's creative energy high. Manage Creative Execution: Oversee projects from start to finish. Conceptualize and produce polished, on-brand, performance-focused assets that adhere to timelines and briefs. As an Associate Director of Art Direction, you will lead by example, driving execution while strategically delegating aspects of projects to junior team members for efficiency, mentorship, and delivery, while remaining accountable for the final results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in visual design, with a robust portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-centric projects.

• Previous experience at a social agency or similar environment, with a proven ability to manage high-volume, high-visibility accounts.

• Experience in on-set and content production (domestic or international), including collaboration with video directors, editors, and producers.

• Mastery of Generative AI: Demonstrated hands-on experience with advanced generative AI platforms (such as Midjourney, Runway, Vizcom, Weavy, or similar visual AI tools) to create, iterate, and scale creative production workflows.

• Performance-Oriented Creative Execution: Comprehensive understanding of paid media ecosystems, conversion design, and data-driven creative strategies. Responsible for transforming high-level marketing briefs into high-impact, engaging digital assets.

• Expertise in Multi-Channel Social Optimization: Proven track record in creating native short-form video content and paid advertisements, optimizing assets for user engagement and platform algorithm effectiveness.

• Strong presentation and communication abilities - you can confidently articulate ideas, accept feedback gracefully, and advocate for exceptional creative work.

• Exceptional design sensibility with a strategic perspective on layout, typography, motion, and branding. Additionally, possess extensive knowledge of social media best practices for optimal performance.

• A proactive, collaborative attitude - you bring enthusiasm to brainstorming sessions, readily contribute where needed, and support your colleagues with kindness and respect.

• A creative portfolio showcasing your design eye, versatility in digital media, video expertise, and capacity to translate strategy into captivating creative pieces.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401K plan with matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Company Holidays

• Parental Leave