Graphic Designer
Calculated Hire, Charlotte, NC, United States
Senior Creative / Web Specialist – Art Director
Location: Hybrid (Charlotte or Raleigh, NC)
Level: Graphic Designer IV
Senior Creative / Web Specialist – Art Director to join our creative team. This role is ideal for a highly conceptual, strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings deep expertise across brand advertising, digital, web, motion, and integrated campaigns.
Please include a professionally designed résumé (PDF format) and a portfolio link with your application.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
About the Role: As a Senior Creative / Web Specialist – Art Director, you will conceptualize, direct, and design high-quality brand advertising, product marketing, and customer- and employee-facing communications. You’ll partner closely with copywriters, account managers, UX professionals, and creative leadership to deliver strategic, on-brand work aligned with Duke Energy’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop creative communications aligned with brand standards and voice • Translate client strategies, target audiences, and key messaging into compelling visual solutions • Deliver projects on time and within budget • Collaborate cross-functionally with copywriters, UX, and account teams • Produce multi-channel creative across: – Paid media (video, audio, animation, digital ads, social media) – Email and web (including Figma workflows) – Direct mail and print advertising • Present creative concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback professionally • Maintain attention to detail from concept through file archiving • Work within established workflow and project management systems • Provide brand guidance aligned with Duke Energy’s style guide • Stay current on industry tools, software, and creative methodologies Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience • Experience in art direction and graphic, web, mobile, video/broadcast, and motion/animation design • Strong art direction and design portfolio • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Keynote)
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience producing advertising, xsgimln marketing, corporate, or customer-facing communications • Recent experience leading integrated, multi-channel campaigns • Strong conceptual thinking and ideation skills • Excellent presentation and communication abilities • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines • Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality, brand-aligned work • Knowledge of modern communication and design best practices • Collaborative, adaptable team player • Familiarity with social platforms such as X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Meta • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (document management) • Experience with Workamajig (project management and time tracking) • 10+ years of relevant experience
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
About the Role: As a Senior Creative / Web Specialist – Art Director, you will conceptualize, direct, and design high-quality brand advertising, product marketing, and customer- and employee-facing communications. You’ll partner closely with copywriters, account managers, UX professionals, and creative leadership to deliver strategic, on-brand work aligned with Duke Energy’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop creative communications aligned with brand standards and voice • Translate client strategies, target audiences, and key messaging into compelling visual solutions • Deliver projects on time and within budget • Collaborate cross-functionally with copywriters, UX, and account teams • Produce multi-channel creative across: – Paid media (video, audio, animation, digital ads, social media) – Email and web (including Figma workflows) – Direct mail and print advertising • Present creative concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback professionally • Maintain attention to detail from concept through file archiving • Work within established workflow and project management systems • Provide brand guidance aligned with Duke Energy’s style guide • Stay current on industry tools, software, and creative methodologies Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience • Experience in art direction and graphic, web, mobile, video/broadcast, and motion/animation design • Strong art direction and design portfolio • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Keynote)
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience producing advertising, xsgimln marketing, corporate, or customer-facing communications • Recent experience leading integrated, multi-channel campaigns • Strong conceptual thinking and ideation skills • Excellent presentation and communication abilities • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines • Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality, brand-aligned work • Knowledge of modern communication and design best practices • Collaborative, adaptable team player • Familiarity with social platforms such as X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Meta • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (document management) • Experience with Workamajig (project management and time tracking) • 10+ years of relevant experience