Art Director - Innovation
OUTFRONT Media, New York, NY, United States
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OUTFRONT Media
we're innovating everything about out-of-home advertising; from the value it provides to audiences and advertisers, the tools and methodologies used to plan and buy our media, to how an out-of-home company takes itself to market.
The Art Director - Innovation will join
OUTFRONT XLabs , the award-winning, cross-disciplinary, creative innovation group focused on the intersection of human-centered design and outdoor media.
What We Offer OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
The Role We're looking for an Art Director - Innovation with an eye for design, hands-on conceptual ability, and a love for pushing the boundaries of storytelling across physical and digital space. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Creative Technology and Innovation teams to craft high-impact Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaigns and immersive brand experiences, high-fidelity client storyboards, comps, and user journeys.
You bring a maker's mindset and thrive in a world where big ideas come to life in unexpected formats from a city block to a transit screen to an interactive installation.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and executing original campaign concepts across digital out-of-home, experiential, and hybrid media formats
Lead the visual development of creative campaigns, from concept sketches to final design execution and production files
Create compelling, presentation-ready decks in Microsoft PowerPoint that communicate ideas with clarity and edge
Work closely with motion designers and technologists to bring ideas to life on digital and traditional canvases throughout the United States
Execute against creative strategy, brand guidelines, and media context to create highly engaging visuals tailored to each unique location or platform
Stay plugged into trends across design, advertising, culture, and emerging technology, bringing thought leadership and a maker mindset to each project
Core Skill Sets
Art direction and campaign execution
Graphic & motion design sensibility
Ability to design with formats and intent in mind
Storyboarding & visual storytelling
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma
Microsoft core suite (PowerPoint for client-facing and internal presentations, Outlook and Teams for day-to-day comms, Word/Excel as needed).
After Effects or 3D design experience is a major plus
Passion for culture, design trends, and non-traditional media
Familiarity with AI tools and how to use those to aid in, but not replace, your human-centric design sensibility
Functional competency with core tools (Dropbox, Monday.com, OUTFRONT Intranet tools)
The Requirements
3-4 years of experience in an agency, in-house, or studio environment with a focus on advertising campaigns, including experiential and traditional work
A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional software ability, art direction, branding, and concept development across multiple mediums
Candidates will be expected to speak to their individual roles across projects within portfolios
Experience designing for large-format digital screens, motion assets, or site-specific activations
Ability to think across scales, crafting for both the big picture and the fine details
Solid understanding of production processes to keep work within not only strategy but budget/scope parameters as well
Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with creatives, strategists, producers, and technologists
Strong presentation skills and the ability/desire to be client-facing is a plus
You're a Fit If You...
You are entrepreneurial and a self-starter
Comfortable having a voice and POV in internal and external client meetings
You can manage up in a collaborative and positive manner
Ability to clearly express creative ideas to various types of stakeholders
The salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate's experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affinitive Action policy statement.
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OUTFRONT Media
we're innovating everything about out-of-home advertising; from the value it provides to audiences and advertisers, the tools and methodologies used to plan and buy our media, to how an out-of-home company takes itself to market.
The Art Director - Innovation will join
OUTFRONT XLabs , the award-winning, cross-disciplinary, creative innovation group focused on the intersection of human-centered design and outdoor media.
What We Offer OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
The Role We're looking for an Art Director - Innovation with an eye for design, hands-on conceptual ability, and a love for pushing the boundaries of storytelling across physical and digital space. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Creative Technology and Innovation teams to craft high-impact Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaigns and immersive brand experiences, high-fidelity client storyboards, comps, and user journeys.
You bring a maker's mindset and thrive in a world where big ideas come to life in unexpected formats from a city block to a transit screen to an interactive installation.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and executing original campaign concepts across digital out-of-home, experiential, and hybrid media formats
Lead the visual development of creative campaigns, from concept sketches to final design execution and production files
Create compelling, presentation-ready decks in Microsoft PowerPoint that communicate ideas with clarity and edge
Work closely with motion designers and technologists to bring ideas to life on digital and traditional canvases throughout the United States
Execute against creative strategy, brand guidelines, and media context to create highly engaging visuals tailored to each unique location or platform
Stay plugged into trends across design, advertising, culture, and emerging technology, bringing thought leadership and a maker mindset to each project
Core Skill Sets
Art direction and campaign execution
Graphic & motion design sensibility
Ability to design with formats and intent in mind
Storyboarding & visual storytelling
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma
Microsoft core suite (PowerPoint for client-facing and internal presentations, Outlook and Teams for day-to-day comms, Word/Excel as needed).
After Effects or 3D design experience is a major plus
Passion for culture, design trends, and non-traditional media
Familiarity with AI tools and how to use those to aid in, but not replace, your human-centric design sensibility
Functional competency with core tools (Dropbox, Monday.com, OUTFRONT Intranet tools)
The Requirements
3-4 years of experience in an agency, in-house, or studio environment with a focus on advertising campaigns, including experiential and traditional work
A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional software ability, art direction, branding, and concept development across multiple mediums
Candidates will be expected to speak to their individual roles across projects within portfolios
Experience designing for large-format digital screens, motion assets, or site-specific activations
Ability to think across scales, crafting for both the big picture and the fine details
Solid understanding of production processes to keep work within not only strategy but budget/scope parameters as well
Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with creatives, strategists, producers, and technologists
Strong presentation skills and the ability/desire to be client-facing is a plus
You're a Fit If You...
You are entrepreneurial and a self-starter
Comfortable having a voice and POV in internal and external client meetings
You can manage up in a collaborative and positive manner
Ability to clearly express creative ideas to various types of stakeholders
The salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate's experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affinitive Action policy statement.
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