Senior Art Director

$125,000 - $140,000/Yr

Day One - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Senior Art Director at Day One Agency will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing creative ideas within a collaborative and innovative environment. This position focuses on storytelling and audience connection across various mediums, ensuring high-quality visual output that aligns with client objectives. The ideal candidate will lead a team of designers and junior art directors, develop integrated campaigns, and maintain strong client relationships while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire designers, junior art directors, and other creatives to produce outstanding work.
• Develop and execute innovative visual concepts for integrated campaigns and social-first content.
• Ensure all creative output meets the highest standards of quality and aligns with the client's brand guidelines and objectives.
• Collaborate with the strategy and account teams to understand client goals and target audiences.
• Conceptualize and pitch bold, fresh ideas that leverage current trends and platform-specific best practices.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered under project timelines and constraints.
• Create visually stunning and effective designs, including graphics, layouts, motion graphics, and video content.
• Utilize strong typographic and compositional skills to develop cohesive and impactful visual narratives.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior team members to elevate the overall quality of work.
• Present creative concepts and designs to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Foster strong client relationships through effective communication and a deep understanding of their brand and business objectives.
• Respond to client feedback and make revisions in a timely and professional manner.
• Use visual thinking and hands-on design skills to solve strategic business challenges.
• Flex and showcase a variety of creative skills across platforms from digital to print to experiential.
• Contribute to creative strategy sessions, providing ideas and insights to build from.
• Collaborate effectively with team members across the agency.
• Thrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in design, with a strong multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to self-manage and mentor juniors.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Google Slides, Keynote and Figma.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and best practices for content creation.
• Experience designing across platforms from digital to print to experiential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for creativity, innovation, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus