Art Director

Art Director (Print/Graphic Design Focus)
Location: Anchorage

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 DOE

About Us
We’re a growing boutique marketing agency that helps brands stand out through thoughtful strategy, strong design, and high-quality execution. Our team is small, collaborative, and hands‑on, which means every person here has real influence on the work, client relationships, and the direction of the agency.

We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to help creative execution across client brands, with a strong emphasis on print design, branding systems, layout, production, and visual storytelling.

This role is ideal for someone who loves both the creative and practical sides of design; someone who can concept strategically, design beautifully, and confidently prepare files for production without missing the details.

Position Overview
The Art Director will lead and execute creative projects across print and digital channels for a variety of client accounts. This person will play a key role in shaping brand identities, developing campaign creative, and maintaining design quality across all deliverables.

Because we are a small agency, this role is highly collaborative and hands‑on. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning projects from concept through final production, communicating directly with clients and vendors, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

We are looking for a strong designer and creative thinker who enjoys being actively involved in the work. The ideal candidate understands how to build brands that not only look good, but communicate clearly and strategically across every touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the visual direction for assigned client campaigns, brands, and marketing initiatives

Develop creative concepts for print, branding, advertising, social, and digital materials

Design and produce high-quality collateral including:

brochures

annual reports

direct mail

signage

magazines/publications

trade show materials

sales materials

packaging

branded templates

Maintain visual consistency and brand standards across client accounts

Present concepts and creative rationale to internal teams and clients

Branding & Creative Development

Lead visual identity development and rebranding initiatives for client accounts

Translate brand strategy into cohesive visual systems across print and digital platforms

Develop logos, typography systems, color palettes, brand guidelines, and supporting collateral

Help evolve existing brands while maintaining consistency and strategic positioning

Collaborate with leadership and account teams on brand discovery and creative direction

Print Production & Execution

Prepare production‑ready files with strong understanding of:

bleed and trim

color profiles

typography

print specifications

paper and finishing considerations

Coordinate with printers and vendors to ensure quality output

Review proofs and oversee print production accuracy

Collaboration & Agency Support

Work closely with our other Art Director with creative brainstorming and development of department workflows

Work closely with Account Managers to interpret client goals and timelines

Collaborate effectively within agency workflows and project management systems including Asana, Slack, Timely, and Google Workspace

Maintain organized project files, timelines, and communication across multiple active client accounts

Collaborate with leadership on campaign strategy and creative direction

Support junior or freelance designers as needed

Contribute to internal agency branding, marketing, and business development materials

Help improve creative workflows and processes as the agency grows

Qualifications
Required

5+ years of professional design experience in:

marketing agency

advertising agency

branding studio

publishing/design firm

or comparable in‑house marketing environment

Strong portfolio demonstrating:

branding and rebranding work

typography

layout design

print production

campaign development

Experience developing visual identity systems and applying them across multiple channels

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Comfortable working within collaborative agency tools and systems including:

Slack

Asana

Timely

Google Workspace

Preferred

Experience with packaging or publication design

Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or basic motion graphics workflows

Experience collaborating on commercial or branded video productions

Understanding of storyboarding, shot planning, and creative direction for video content

Experience creating short-form social media video content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.) is a plus, but not required

Why Orange Slice?
We’re not a massive agency with layers of approvals and endless meetings. We’re a collaborative creative team that values good ideas, strong relationships, thoughtful storytelling, and high-quality work.

Our team works closely together across branding, strategy, content, video, print, and digital campaigns to help Alaska businesses grow and connect with their communities. We believe great marketing starts with authenticity, creativity, and people who genuinely care about the work they produce. Here are just a few of the reasons our team loves what we do:

Collaborative, creative studio environment

Opportunity for significant creative ownership and influence

Diverse portfolio of client work across Alaska industries

Hands‑on involvement in branding, print, digital, social, and video campaigns

Professional development and growth opportunities as the agency expands

Small team environment with direct collaboration across departments

Meaningful work supporting local businesses and communities

Flexible, team‑oriented culture focused on creativity and communication

If you enjoy wearing multiple creative hats, collaborating with a passionate team, and helping shape the future of a growing agency, we’d love to hear from you.

Bennies

Health insurance stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Seven paid holidays + PTO

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

Casual dress environment

Free parking

Flexible scheduling and hybrid work opportunities available based on role and project needs

Office snacks and beverages

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