SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER Job at Cronin and Company in Glastonbury

Cronin is agrowing,fully integrated advertising and marketing agency based in Connecticut. Weleveragethe power of creativity to differentiate brands and drive sales.We’reknown for combining visionary thinking with award-winning creative execution to deliver work that drives measurable impact.We’rean independent agency with global, national,and regionalclients and part of a global network of60independent agencies. Our team is talented, committed, ambitious, and real –we’reinvested in the work and each other.A key point of difference is our leadership model – our leaders empower and enable your growth.Learn more at www.cronin-co.com.

About You
You’re a designer who thinks as much as you make. You care about the craft — typography, color, composition, the details that most people don’t notice but everyone feels. You’re equally comfortable concepting a campaign and preparing a file for print. You work well with others, take feedback in stride, and bring your best to every project regardless of size or scope.

You’re not precious about your work — you’re passionate about the outcome. And you understand that great design isn’t just beautiful, it’s effective.

Position Overview
Cronin is looking for a Senior Art Director/Designer who brings both craft and curiosity to everything they create. You’ll work across a wide range of clients and categories — concepting, designing, and producing work that is visually compelling, strategically grounded, and built to perform. This is a hands‑on creative role with real ownership and visibility, working closely with our creative leadership, copywriters, and account teams to deliver exceptional work from brief to final file.

Job Responsibilities
Design & Concepting

Working with a writer, concept and execute original design solutions across brand, digital, print, social, and campaign work

Translate creative briefs into compelling visual ideas that solve real business problems

Develop design systems, visual identities, and brand guidelines that are consistent and scalable

Bring a strong point of view to every project while remaining open to collaboration and feedback

Contribute ideas in brainstorms and creative reviews — your voice matters here

Production & Execution

Take projects from concept through final production — including print, digital, social, and out‑of‑home

Prepare and deliver final files to spec for a variety of vendors, platforms, and formats

Ensure all work meets quality standards before it leaves the agency

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail and a respect for deadlines

Work closely with copywriters, creative directors, and account teams throughout the creative process

Ability to provide art direction and guidance to junior designers and production artists, if needed

Contribute to a collaborative, respectful creative environment where ideas can thrive

Communicate design decisions clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients when needed

Qualifications & Skills
Required:

5+ years of design experience, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency environment

A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work across brand, campaign, digital, and print

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling

Experience designing for multiple channels and formats — digital, social, print, OOH, and more

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience providing direction or mentorship to junior team members

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere)

Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools such as Figma

Experience presenting creative work to clients or senior leadership

Understanding of print production processes and vendor specifications

Familiarity with social media platform specs and best practices

What Sets You Apart

You concept as naturally as you execute

You care about the strategy behind the work, not just the aesthetic

You make everyone around you better

You're as proud of the thinking as you are of the design

Reporting Relationship
Reports to Executive Creative Director

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an exempt role.

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