Senior Art Director (On-Site) Job at Matte Projects in New York

Overview MATTE is a 360° creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution. MATTE is seeking a Senior Art Director who is equal parts conceptual creative and hands-on designer, someone who can develop big ideas and execute them with craft, precision, and taste. This role is a hybrid of Art Direction and Design: you will shape visual direction, design across mediums, and elevate the work through thoughtful storytelling and culture-forward thinking. The ideal candidate is multidisciplinary, brand fluent, culturally tuned-in, and comfortable moving fluidly between concepting, designing, presenting, and being on set. You will collaborate across Strategy, Creative, Design, and Production to craft boundary-pushing work for MATTE and our brand partners. Responsibilities Lead concept development for campaigns, brand identity, content, and experiential work. Drive visual storytelling and establish the look + feel across all creative expressions. Execute high-level design work across digital, print, motion, and spatial mediums. Balance hands-on design with overarching creative direction. Partner with Creative Directors and Strategy to translate insights into impactful creative. Present ideas and visual systems directly to clients, refining work based on feedback. Guide and mentor designers, elevating craft and pushing conceptual thinking. Work closely with producers and be present on set to ensure visual continuity and quality. Stay ahead of cultural trends, design innovation, and emerging technologies to push the work forward. Qualifications 6–8+ years of experience across design and art direction at creative studios, agencies, or production companies. A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and exceptional design execution. Deep understanding of culture, aesthetics, and brand storytelling. Experience working on set and collaborating with directors, photographers, and production teams. Mastery across Adobe Creative Suite; bonus for motion, 3D, or visual research chops. Ability to collaborate, lead, mentor, and operate in a fast-moving, highly creative environment. Salary Range: $120,000-140,000/year based on experience Benefits Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k with a 4% company contribution max match Fully covered yearly Citibike membership Talkspace membership Competitive PTO package End of Year Recharge paid time off Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us Parental Leave for all new parents Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: MATTE is seeking a Senior Art Director who is equal parts conceptual creative and hands-on designer . The ideal candidate is multidisciplinary, brand fluent, culturally tuned-in, and comfortable moving fluidly between concepting, designing, presenting, and being on set . Responsibilities include lead concept development for campaigns, brand identity, content, and experiential work . En Español: Overview MATTE es un estudio creativo de 360o en la convergencia del hype, narración y diseño. Reunimos a las personas para inspirar nuevas formas de involucrarse, provocar progresos a largo plazo y entretener a los audiencias de todo el mundo, mientras ayudamos a marcas e instituciones que piensan hacia adelante a hacer lo mismo ágilmente y verdaderamente. Nuestras capacidades de estudio van desde ideaciones estratégicas e ideas, desarrollo creativo, marca e identidad, experiencia, diseño web y desarrollo, campañas y creación de contenido, hasta la producción y ejecución a gran escala. Ejecutar trabajo de diseño de alto nivel a través de medios digitales, impresos, movimientos y espaciales. Equilibrar el diseño práctico con una dirección creativa global. Colaborar con directores creativos y estrategia para traducir ideas en creativas impactantes. Presentar ideas y sistemas visuales directamente a los clientes, refinando trabajos basados en retroalimentación. Guía y diseñadores mentores, elevando la artesanía y impulsando el pensamiento conceptual. Trabajar estrechamente con productores y estar presentes en el set para garantizar la continuidad visual y calidad. Mantenerse al frente de las tendencias culturales, innovación del diseño y tecnologías emergentes para impulsar el trabajo hacia adelante. Qualificaciones 68+ años de experiencia operan en diseño e arte dirección en estudios creativos, agencias o compañías de producción. Una cartera que demuestra un fuerte pensar conceptual y ejecución excepcional de diseños. Rango de salario: $120,000-140,000/año basado en la experiencia Beneficios Full Medical, Dental y Vision Coverage 401k con una contribución corporativa máxima del 4% Completamente cubierta anual Citibike Membership Talkspace membership Competitive PTO package End of Year Recharge paid off Sabbatical Program option después de tres años de empleo con nosotros Permiso parental para todos los nuevos padres Todos son bienvenidos en MATTE - estamos apasionados por construir un equipo que refleje la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y crear un entorno donde se celebran nuestras diferencias.