Art Director

Lupine Creative is a bespoke marketing agency leading brands to culture through experiences, individuals, and partnerships. Composed of cultural engineers and experts in behavior, we hunt for insights and feed off information. We understand how audiences think and what makes them ultimately consider, act, and convert. It's not what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it. Our process is deeply rooted in research across all aspects of culture. We work with individuals, partners, and creators who shape what we all talk about in the boardroom, social feeds, and at the dining room table.
ROLE
Art Director
REPORTS TO
Creative Director
DESCRIPTION
The Art Director is responsible for developing and executing the visual direction of brand campaigns and activations, translating creative strategy into compelling, on-brand deliverables. They will work closely with the Creative Director, Jr. Art Directors, and Interns to bring concepts to life across formats, ensuring creative execution aligns with client goals and brand standards. Key responsibilities include:
Developing visual concepts, layouts, and design systems that bring campaign strategy to life across digital, social, and experiential channels.
Partnering with the Creative Director to translate creative vision into executable design direction for the broader team.
Producing and refining creative deliverables, from initial concepts through final production-ready assets.
Presenting creative work to internal stakeholders and, alongside the Creative Director, to clients.
Owning creative execution for assigned accounts or campaign workstreams, including social design and content across brand social handles.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are on-brand, on-time, and within scope.
Providing direction and feedback to designers and junior creative staff on assigned projects.
Staying current on design trends, cultural movements, and platform-specific best practices to keep work fresh and relevant.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Brand, Production, Account) to ensure creative execution supports overall campaign objectives.
Maintaining relationships with freelance designers, illustrators, and other creative vendors as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of five years of industry experience in a design or art direction role.
Strong portfolio demonstrating range across brand identity, campaign design, and digital/social executions.
Solid understanding of marketing principles and consumer behavior.
Experience translating creative strategy into visual execution across multiple formats.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and other relevant design tools.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficient in Google G-Suite and presentation building.
CONSIDERATIONS
The ideal candidate has a passion for brand marketing, entertainment, social media, and live events.
Must maintain the ability to work nights and weekends as needed, sometimes in excess of 16+ continuous hours.
Must maintain access to reliable and consistent transportation and remain available for project-related travel, including tasks that require the use of a personal or company-issued vehicle, at all times.
Hybrid work environment: 3 to 5 days in-office each week.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 per year. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Lupine will provide comprehensive medical/dental insurance, 401(k), and/or other benefits.
Lupine Creative is an equal opportunity employer.

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