Senior Art Director

About the Role
As a Senior Art Director, you’ll lead the development of social-first ideas and campaigns alongside other creatives—shaping social campaigns from initial concept through execution. You’ll craft compelling creative visions, present your thinking to clients, be hands‑on, and provide art direction to designers and production teams, all while becoming a true brand expert and upholding a consistently high creative bar. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful, innovative work—a conceptual thinker and go‑getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a strong point of view, and stays humble while championing bold creative ideas. You’ll help us maintain an environment that encourages expression, inclusivity, and collaboration.

This role is in Culver City, CA (8559 Higiera St., Culver City, CA); hybrid role!

Responsibilities

Lead the development of original, conceptual social ideas that align with brand strategy and client goals

Communicate ideas and designs to senior members of the creative team

Partner with the Sr. Copywriter and Content Creator to bring campaigns from concept to execution

Translate briefs into compelling storytelling and visual narratives across social, digital, and emerging formats

Partner with Producers to plan photo/video shoots and manage production needs

Communicate proactively with team leads on timelines, blockers, and deliverables

Strong communication skills, both verbal and listening abilities

Maintain consistent creative quality and become a brand expert

Be a standard-bearer for our company culture and values

About You

Ability to work within brand style guides to produce work that is both original and on-brand

Build and maintain design systems, templates, and asset libraries for efficiency

Experience with both B2B and B2C marketing

Animation experience, and comfort working with and directing a motion designer

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA, metro area

The Essentials

5–8+ years of conceptual art direction experience (in house or agency experience)

Step in to concept, write up, and execute ideas when additional support is needed

Expert experience in social media content and platforms

Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests with multiple iterations

Ability to accept and receive constructive design feedback from senior members of the creative team

What We Offer

Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being

Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network

A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!

Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth

Salary Range: $90,000—$112,000 USD

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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