Solomon Page is hiring: Sr Art Director, Design Lead in New York

Senior Creative Recruiter at Solomon Page

Our entertainment/tech client is looking for a Senior Art Director / Design Lead who pairs strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. The role calls for someone who can confidently run the day‑to‑day creative workflow, elevate the work of a junior designer, and deliver beautifully considered solutions across digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Own Creative Delivery: Drive projects from brief to final asset, managing timelines and ensuring work is thoughtful, on‑brand, and high‑quality.
• Lead & Mentor: Provide coaching, direction, and constructive feedback to a junior designer, helping shape their skills and creative approach.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, editorial, and content stakeholders to translate ideas into cohesive visual experiences.
• Bring New Thinking: Contribute original ideas, creative approaches, and design innovations rooted in audience behavior and emerging technology.
• Quality Stewardship: Review work with a critical eye—refining, polishing, and ensuring consistency across all deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of design experience, including 2–3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and modern design tools—especially design systems, components, variants, and scalable libraries.
• Strong command of responsive layouts, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects without sacrificing craft or clarity.
• A portfolio that highlights leadership, strong visual thinking, and end‑to‑end project ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring junior designers and growing creative talent.
• Background in agency environments or fast‑paced in‑house creative teams.
• Familiarity with interactive and responsive digital products, including mobile.
• Exposure to motion design concepts and applications.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long‑term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.