Art Director

We are looking for a modern take on art direction, someone with maker creator attitude and skills. Passionate about what’s new and what’s next, embraces new technologies, new ideas and new ways to bring them to life. The person needs to be a social platform champion; it won’t hurt if they have a bit of a fan following on the gram or if they’re TikTok famous.

The Art Director would report to our Associate Creative Director.

Responsibilities:

• Art direction efforts for our clients with a keen eye and brain for strategy, storytelling and craftsmanship in all media spaces but most specifically the one that comes to life on your phone.
• You must also possess a strong interest in innovation and technology, comfortable in using and working in new ways and with new tools.
• Consistent implementation of our clients’ brand guidelines
• Cross-collaboration between producers, developers and copywriters
• Articulating ideas clearly and simply to our clients. The desire to teach and mentor is a must.
• Responsible for maintaining a brand’s identity – how the visual, verbal and execution come together to create a holistic experience.
• Presenting to clients and communicating your vision for their campaign on brief and on time.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience as an Art Director in an advertising or social platform environment.
• Expert in Adobe Suite: Photoshop a must. After Effects would be a nice bonus.
• A strong portfolio that showcases the above qualities.
• Experience in working (and playing) on or with social media platforms.
• Proficient across all media but with a particular passion for social and digital media.
• Bring large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table. Originality is key.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Curiosity for new technologies and emerging trends.
• Highly responsible, collaborative and self-motivated.
• Works enthusiastically, respectfully and collaboratively with other project team members, has a clear understanding of how a project team operates, their responsibilities throughout a project and what is expected.
• Interest in what makes good work, work (creativity and performance).
• Mentor, grow young creative talent.
• Preferably Atlanta Based.

Job Type:

• Full-Time
• Hybrid (In 2-3, remote 2-3 – in Buckhead)

Benefits:

• Health/Vision/Dental/Life Benefits including family planning (up to $20k)
• Matching 401(k) up to 4%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• Hybrid or remote work options, depending on position
• Generous holiday and paid time off plans

BBDO Atlanta