Postern is hiring: Art Director in Frederick

Postern presents a hybrid, full-time opportunity in Frederick, MD with a salary range of $78,000 to $87,000 annually . The role provides a benefits package designed to support health, retirement, and professional growth, all within a collaborative culture that values mentorship, cross-discipline collaboration, and creative leadership. You will lead conceptual development and deliver brand-wide creative across print, digital, social, video, and animation, while guiding a design team to elevate every customer touchpoint.
You will mentor and direct a multi-level design squad, partnering closely with the Creative Director and the Communications Team to translate strategic briefs into compelling visual campaigns. This role also involves presenting concepts and rationale to clients and stakeholders, and actively shaping a culture that encourages ideation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage with the employer contributing a portion of the monthly premium
Health Savings Account with employer contribution matching
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Professional development support and resources
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan offerings beyond core 401(k) options
Responsibilities Develop design solutions for brands across diverse industries, balancing inventive concepts with client objectives
Ensure a brand vision translates seamlessly across customer experiences from print to digital to motion
Lead and participate in client pitches, articulating the rationale behind the creative and translating marketing strategies into visual storytelling
Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to senior, mid, and junior designers; guide core disciplines including design, digital design, animation, and production
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors; confidently present concepts to external groups
Conduct peer reviews to uphold high quality standards and ensure deliverables are error-free
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Communications Team, and clients to convert briefs into impactful visual campaigns; assist in evaluating scope, timelines, and resources
Foster a creative environment that encourages ideation, collaboration, and continual learning; participate in industry and community events to raise Postern’s regional visibility
Requirements 4+ years of graphic design experience within an agency environment, with demonstrated mentoring or leadership of other designers
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent professional experience
Portfolio showcasing distinctive branding, print, digital, and hybrid campaigns with strong attention to detail
Expert command of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), plus Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to translate client feedback into tangible improvements
Self-starter who can manage multiple projects independently and meet demanding deadlines
Proactive problem solving with a commitment to growth, visual innovation, and staying current with digital trends
Experience mentoring or leading graphic designers and production specialists
Experience in strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief creation, and execution
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail under tight timelines
Portfolio link required with submission; candidates without an online portfolio will not be considered
Technologies: Mac OS, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Work setup and compensation This is a full-time, hybrid role located in Frederick, MD. The schedule is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The first 6 months require in-office onboarding. Compensation is an annual salary of $78,000-$87,000 .
Location and experience details Location: Frederick MD 21701 (in person with hybrid option). Experience requirements include print design (4+ years), brand design (4+ years), client presentations (3+ years), Adobe Creative Suite (4+ years), and publication design (3+ years); agency experience (2+ years) is also noted.

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