Day One Agency is hiring: Art Director (Designer) in Los Angeles

Overview

Day One Agency is hiring for the Art Director (Designer) role in Los Angeles. This full-time position requires a hybrid work schedule and is located in Los Angeles.

Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every day is day one—a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today, helping brands build legacy through relevance. You’ll become part of an award-winning collective of cultural insiders and industry outsiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart.

We’re looking to expand our team with a new Art Director (Designer). Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party.

This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and mentor internal design & creative teams to think differently and elevate their work
• Develop concepts designed to connect with culture
• Be a leader and champion of big ideas
• Execute creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brand
• Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our output
• Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the team
• Bring a solution-oriented approach to every challenge
• Communicate across teams consistently and effectively
• Review and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projects
• Act as a true team player and be willing to take on any creative task, big or small

* TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS; ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in art direction/design
• Experience successfully leading creative projects from ideation through to execution
• Experience working successfully across disciplines
• Driven by the creative landscape of social media
• Experience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse team
• Visually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentations
• Experience project managing deliverables and organizing resources
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
• Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategies
• Bachelor’s degree

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range: $90,000 - $115,000 (Los Angeles-based)
• 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