Art Director Job at Dalton Corporation in Atlanta

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Dalton is seeking an Art Director in our Atlanta office to lead bold, integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, video, and experiential. In this role, youll concept and direct big ideas, guide designers and junior creatives, oversee shoots, and present work that inspires clients and teams alike, all while pushing creative boundaries and delivering results.

What you'll be doing in the role:

• Lead the visual development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, print, and experiential platforms
• Translate client business goals and brand strategy into bold, innovative creative concepts.
• Partner closely with copywriters, strategists, and account leads to shape campaign ideas from pitch to production
• Provide clear creative direction, mentorship, and feedback to designers, editors, junior art directors, and freelancers
• Ensure all creative output meets the agencys standards for originality, craft, and quality
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing high-level vision with attention to detail
• Stay ahead of design, tech, and cultural trends to bring fresh, modern ideas into the work
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and inspiring creative culture within the team

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of experience in art direction, design, or related creative roles, preferably within an advertising or creative agency
• Bachelors degree in design, advertising, fine arts, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaign work across digital, social, video, experiential, and traditional channels
• High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Experience leading photo and video shoots, from pre-production through post-production
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative thinking to clients and internal teams
• Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and inspiring junior creatives
• Portfolio/work samples are required for consideration and must be submitted at the time of application
• Flexible work schedule with remote work one day per week (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Dog-friendly office; bring your Bestie to work!
• Paid cell phone service + discounted new phone
• Subsidized covered parking
• Flexible PTO + paid holidays plus flexible remote week between Christmas and New Years
• 401k plan with automatic company match up to 4%
• Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employee + dependents
• HSA option (only w/ High-Deductible medical plan)
• A fun, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment

It is the Agencys policy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.