Art Director

Key Responsibilities

Drive creative concepts across multiple touchpoints, crafting visually compelling designs aligned with strategic objectives.

Collaborate with creative, account, content, and client leads to deliver design solutions that resonate with client goals and audience needs.

Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering an environment of growth, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Communicate design rationales effectively, adapting your approach for both creative and non‑creative audiences.

Oversee and contribute to the creation of diverse design assets, including digital and print collateral, social media assets, motion design, and interactive web elements.

Stay ahead of design trends and push boundaries in visual storytelling across digital platforms and customer touchpoints.

Establish and maintain brand kits and design libraries, ensuring consistency and high quality across all deliverables.

Balance hands‑on involvement with strategic oversight, ready to step in as needed to support design production and execution.

Assist, as needed, with new business development design concepts and production.

Success Factors

A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design and art direction skills, reflecting a strong understanding of design principles and a variety of work across creative deliverables such as brand development, web and social media campaigns.

Commitment to project management and design operations that can shape, grow and scale the teams.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agency environment in an art direction or creative leadership role.

Proven ability to conceptualize and execute impactful visual storytelling that aligns with strategic goals.

Proficiency in fundamental design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma; knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects is a plus.

Strong grasp of UX/UI principles, with experience creating user‑centered designs for web and digital platforms.

Deep interest in ever‑changing social trends and desire to leverage social media platforms to optimize content.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage time across multiple projects.

Up‑to‑date with current design trends and digital innovation, with an innate curiosity to explore and adopt new ideas.

A deep knowledge of animation, storyboarding, and concepts for motion, especially on social.

Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package that covers medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generou­s paid time off, and additional perks designed to support overall well‑being and growth.

Competitive salary with merit‑based opportunities for growth

Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle

Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks

Early log‑off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program

401(k) plan with employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options

Paid parental leave benefits

Commuter benefits

Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences

Monthly technology reimbursement

Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health

Donation matching program

Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities

Monthly recognition and team celebrations

Employee referral and new business referral bonuses

Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings

Dog‑friendly office environment

A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work

Company Overview
Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.

Company Culture

Team Empowerment

Growth Mindset

Inclusion Always

Fierce Distinction

Location & Work Environment
Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live. For candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices, we follow a hybrid schedule of two in‑office days per week. For fully remote roles, we hire applicants in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. Please note: we only consider candidates who reside in one of the listed states at the time of hire.

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