Modern Climate is hiring: Art Director/Designer in Minneapolis

About Modern Climate
The future is in our name and our DNA. We’re Modern Climate, a full-service marketing agency built to generate relentless momentum for brands. We merge fresh thinking and creativity with the latest technology and demand generation strategies to help our clients stand up and stand out in today’s radically shifting, hyper-competitive, maze-like marketing ecosystem. We take a digital-first, data-driven approach to everything we do, meaningfully connecting brands to people and diligently measuring and optimizing our efforts every step of the way. We promote the courage to explore new ideas, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the freedom of individual expression. It starts with clarity.

Art Director/Designer
Are you a friendly collaborator who does really mean work? We’re on the lookout for a brilliant and versatile creative with an art director’s conceptual mind and a designer’s careful eye to help us deliver work that surprises the senses, ignites passions, and fuels growth. An experienced art director or designer or hybrid who loves generating breakthrough campaign ideas and also doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty to bring them to the world with category‑defining style and exceptional clarity. Someone who stays ahead of trends and razor‑sharp with the latest tools. Someone who can adapt to the rapidly changing marketing landscape. You’ll be counted on to deliver consistently, with confidence. If you’re ready to move swiftly and boldly into the next era of your career, let’s talk.

Collaborative Model
We work in a flexible/hybrid model in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are work‑from‑home days. Our office is located in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. And yes, we were here before it was cool.

Core Responsibilities

Exhibit strong conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape

Concept and design print, audio, video, and digital creative; render masterful typography, and provide photo and motion art direction

Bring brand identities and design systems to life in ways that communicate the true DNA of organizations through use of logo, iconography, typography, colors, illustration, and other visual elements

Collaborate with teams of creatives, strategists and account leads to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on point

Participate in brainstorms, and deliver best‑in‑class creative that exceeds client objectives

Translate creative direction into engaging and effective design

Develop in‑depth content for online experiences and digital campaigns

Understand business objectives and audience demographics

Collaborate with creative teams to help determine conceptual campaign direction

Lead by example and mentor other creatives as opportunities arise

Work closely with the Creative Director to build and optimise efficient processes and protocol to better the department

Execute polished client presentations demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenges

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communication arts, graphic design, or related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience on the visual side of the creative realm inside a marketing agency environment

Strong understanding of design principles and how they relate to brand

Ability to understand and turn clear strategy into brilliant creative expression

Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to brainstorm, develop, and execute campaigns

Acute attention to detail and an ability to work within tight deadlines

Portfolio of work to be submitted at time of application (Please provide password if necessary)

Professional Skills

Big picture thinking

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to both internal and external audiences

Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams

Ability to manage multiple clients/assignments in a fast‑paced environment

Comfort working in the “grey”, figuring things out, taking initiative and moving work forward

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, AI Tools

Core Values

We, Not Me

Be Brave

Dig Deep

Lean Forward

Be Kind

Be Present

Modern Climate Offers

An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming culture

Challenging and unique opportunities that will elevate your career growth

A team of industry‑leading colleagues to grow alongside

A genuine team environment (you’ll support and be supported by others)

Highly competitive salary

Flexible hybrid schedule (In office M‑W‑Th)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

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