Art Director - Experiential

An Art Director at ADVOC8 is a design storyteller and technician who can transform a physical space into a compelling narrative and extend that story into the digital realm. They are design fundamentalists who approach every challenge with equal parts rational thinking and innovative vision. This opportunity is for an early-career art director who’s ready to lead a team of designers into uncharted territory with confidence.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute campaign-level thinking that crafts compelling stories and builds brand identities across experiential touchpoints

Lead the ideation and design of immersive physical environments that extend seamlessly into digital and social for both proposals and projects.

Oversee end-to-end creation and production of projects from concepting and spatial design through fabrication and on-site execution with a strong technical

Collaborate cross-functionally with strategists, creative directors, producers, fabricators, and technology teams to deliver cohesive & impactful multi-sensory brand experiences

Champion design quality across all deliverables, ensuring visual, spatial, and environmental elements align with brand narratives and client objectives

Manage a roster of freelance designers across disciplines, guiding them to elevate their thinking and ensuring deliverables meet ADVOC8 standards

Contribute to the creative future of ADVOC8 through exploring new platforms, talent and processes that continue to elevate our output

Skills and Qualifications

6+ years of design experience with a strong portfolio in experiential design spanning brand activations, trade shows, conferences and large-scale live events

Proven expertise in concepting, event Identity development, spatial storytelling, and graphic design applied to three-dimensional environments

Deep understanding of end-to-end experiential production process from inclusive graphic design & application, fabrication, environmental graphics, wayfinding and digital integration

Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OSX; experience with spatial/3D tools (SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar) and generative AI tools is a strong plus

Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI image/video generation, and incorporating AI-developed assets into production-ready work

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team through multiple concurrent projects and tight timelines

Experience leading junior designers with a genuine interest in developing future creative leaders

Fresh, innovative thinker who embraces new challenges, emerging technologies, and evolving methods of design

Self-motivated, positive, and a clear communicator who can juggle multiple workstreams and delegate effectively

Aligned with and committed to ADVOC8’s core values; represents them in daily work

Better Together

- Collaborative soul who’s open to new ideas, sharing successes and being part of a team

Level Up

- High standards, never settling for the status quo or what we did last time

Hustle Smarter

- Entrepreneurial, roll-up-your-sleeves spirit, tempered by the courage to identify smarter ways of doing things

Celebrate Differences

- Highly empathetic personality who values individual perspectives

Outcome Over Income

- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in client relationship management

Protect the Respect

- Navigates conflict with an emphasis on transparency and diplomacy

Engineer Exceptional Value

- Inspired by outside-the-box thinking that yields outstanding ROI for our clients and projects

Embrace Change

- Recognize situations that require flexibility and craft creative solutions on the fly

Other Requirements

Successful completion of a background check

A Note on AI-Assisted Design
To ensure we’re exploring the frontier of what's possible in design, ADVOC8 actively explores AI-powered tools as part of our creative process, from ideation and spatial concepting to asset generation and rapid prototyping. Candidates with hands‑on experience integrating AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, or similar) into their design workflow are strongly preferred. We’re looking for someone who views AI not as a shortcut, but as a creative collaborator that accelerates the path from concept to execution.

Benefits

Collaborative and creative work environment

Competitive base salary, with additional performance‑based incentives

Health Insurance: 100% coverage of base level medical insurance plus buy up options to meet the needs of you and your family

Health Insurance: Dental and vision insurance

401k, FSA, and stipend for mobile phone usage

Professional development and training reimbursements

Unlimited vacation and personal time

Paid parental leave and Grandternity Leave

Fully remote company

We have transitioned from a once Washington D.C.-based agency to being Washington, D.C.-born. This position is not location-based, though travel will occasionally be required for project work and team offsites. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; at this time, we are not able to provide sponsorship.

ADVOC8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and prohibits discrimination and harassment: ADVOC8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ADVOC8 are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, neurodivergence, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. ADVOC8 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

100,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))

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