Senior Art Director
The Brand Leader, Inc., Greenville, SC, United States
Discover. Real. Growth.
At The Brand Leader®, Discover. Real. Growth. is not just something we deliver to clients. It defines how we build careers.
Discover your potential.
Create work that shows up in the real world.
Grow your skills, your portfolio, and your leadership.
For 27 years, we have built and led national brands across industries. With strategy, creative, digital, photography, and video under one roof, we bring brands full circle from idea to execution.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Art Director who is ready for more. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Greenville, SC. We believe great creative work happens shoulder to shoulder inside the studio.
More ownership.
More influence.
More exposure to high‑level brand thinking.
This is a growth‑track role for a strong creative who wants to expand beyond execution and step deeper into concept development, integrated storytelling, and team leadership.
You’ll partner closely with Brand Strategists and Creative leadership to develop brand platforms and campaigns — shaping ideas that move seamlessly from strategy through execution across channels.
You’ll help bring ideas to life alongside our in‑house photographer and videographer, guiding concepts from shoot through final delivery.
Who You Are You think beyond individual assets and understand how ideas scale across systems.
You have strong design fundamentals and sharp conceptual instincts.
You understand that brand is the foundation and storytelling is the multiplier.
You are comfortable presenting work and articulating your thinking.
You thrive in a fast‑paced agency environment.
You want to grow into larger creative leadership over time.
Core Responsibilities
Translate brand strategy into compelling visual concepts, brand platforms, and campaign ideas
Develop scalable creative systems that extend across identity, campaign, and experiential touchpoints
Contribute meaningfully to high‑level brand thinking and creative direction
Art Direction & Design Excellence
Lead visual direction across campaigns, brand systems, and integrated initiatives
Produce high‑level design work that sets the creative standard for the team
Ensure craft excellence across typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling
Storytelling & Campaign Development
Shape integrated campaign ideas that connect message, visual identity, and audience
Partner closely with copywriters to bring narrative‑driven concepts to life
Develop work that resonates emotionally while remaining strategically grounded
Collaboration & Production Execution
Collaborate with designers, copywriters, strategists, and production talent
Work directly with in‑house photographer and videographer to concept, direct, and execute shoots
Guide projects from concept through production, post, and final delivery
Present work internally and to clients with clarity and confidence
Ensure final outputs meet both creative and strategic standards
Digital & Platform Fluency The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of how modern brands live in digital environments.
This includes experience such as:
Designing digital‑first brand experiences, including website design and UX/UI systems
Developing content ecosystems across social media platforms
Creating campaign extensions and platform‑native content for digital channels
Designing performance‑oriented creative for paid media (social ads, display, landing pages)
Understanding how creative adapts across owned, earned, and paid channels
Partnering with digital or media teams to refine creative based on performance insights
This perspective signals a creative who understands that today’s brands don’t just launch — they live, adapt, and perform.
What We Are Looking For
5–7 years of experience in an agency or comparable creative environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaign thinking, and integrated creative execution
Experience collaborating with production teams and leading creative through execution
Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects
Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
Solid presentation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
Benefits Full‑Time Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and short- & long‑term disability insurance
Flexible time and unlimited vacation (after the first 90 days)
Retirement plan with employer match
Bagel Thursdays
Team Activities
Fun & Encouraging Culture
So much more
The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (TBL Main Office)
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At The Brand Leader®, Discover. Real. Growth. is not just something we deliver to clients. It defines how we build careers.
Discover your potential.
Create work that shows up in the real world.
Grow your skills, your portfolio, and your leadership.
For 27 years, we have built and led national brands across industries. With strategy, creative, digital, photography, and video under one roof, we bring brands full circle from idea to execution.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Art Director who is ready for more. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Greenville, SC. We believe great creative work happens shoulder to shoulder inside the studio.
More ownership.
More influence.
More exposure to high‑level brand thinking.
This is a growth‑track role for a strong creative who wants to expand beyond execution and step deeper into concept development, integrated storytelling, and team leadership.
You’ll partner closely with Brand Strategists and Creative leadership to develop brand platforms and campaigns — shaping ideas that move seamlessly from strategy through execution across channels.
You’ll help bring ideas to life alongside our in‑house photographer and videographer, guiding concepts from shoot through final delivery.
Who You Are You think beyond individual assets and understand how ideas scale across systems.
You have strong design fundamentals and sharp conceptual instincts.
You understand that brand is the foundation and storytelling is the multiplier.
You are comfortable presenting work and articulating your thinking.
You thrive in a fast‑paced agency environment.
You want to grow into larger creative leadership over time.
Core Responsibilities
Translate brand strategy into compelling visual concepts, brand platforms, and campaign ideas
Develop scalable creative systems that extend across identity, campaign, and experiential touchpoints
Contribute meaningfully to high‑level brand thinking and creative direction
Art Direction & Design Excellence
Lead visual direction across campaigns, brand systems, and integrated initiatives
Produce high‑level design work that sets the creative standard for the team
Ensure craft excellence across typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling
Storytelling & Campaign Development
Shape integrated campaign ideas that connect message, visual identity, and audience
Partner closely with copywriters to bring narrative‑driven concepts to life
Develop work that resonates emotionally while remaining strategically grounded
Collaboration & Production Execution
Collaborate with designers, copywriters, strategists, and production talent
Work directly with in‑house photographer and videographer to concept, direct, and execute shoots
Guide projects from concept through production, post, and final delivery
Present work internally and to clients with clarity and confidence
Ensure final outputs meet both creative and strategic standards
Digital & Platform Fluency The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of how modern brands live in digital environments.
This includes experience such as:
Designing digital‑first brand experiences, including website design and UX/UI systems
Developing content ecosystems across social media platforms
Creating campaign extensions and platform‑native content for digital channels
Designing performance‑oriented creative for paid media (social ads, display, landing pages)
Understanding how creative adapts across owned, earned, and paid channels
Partnering with digital or media teams to refine creative based on performance insights
This perspective signals a creative who understands that today’s brands don’t just launch — they live, adapt, and perform.
What We Are Looking For
5–7 years of experience in an agency or comparable creative environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaign thinking, and integrated creative execution
Experience collaborating with production teams and leading creative through execution
Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects
Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
Solid presentation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
Benefits Full‑Time Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and short- & long‑term disability insurance
Flexible time and unlimited vacation (after the first 90 days)
Retirement plan with employer match
Bagel Thursdays
Team Activities
Fun & Encouraging Culture
So much more
The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (TBL Main Office)
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