Socket is hiring: Professional, Art Director in Atlanta

Overview We are looking for an Art Director who brings both conceptual “big idea” thinking and hands-on production design excellence. This role requires a strategic creative who can lead ideas from concept through execution across a wide range of digital touchpoints. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing breakthrough creative platforms and producing many high-quality digital assets. They have strong proficiency in modern tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and new creative technologies.
Responsibilities Key Areas of Expertise
Developing strategic, best-in-class omni-channel marketing campaigns
Translating business challenges into compelling creative concepts and scalable systems
Designing best-in-class websites and digital experiences with a strong understanding of UX/UI principles, responsive design, accessibility, and modern web design standards
Balancing high-level concepting with diligent production development
Working effectively within a dynamic, client-focused organization
Managing multiple, high-volume digital deliverables and campaigns
Client-facing: Presenting creative concepts, articulating thinking, and building confidence in ideas
Leading and mentoring junior creative team members
Essential Job Functions Creative & concept development
Develop data-driven, on-strategy creative concepts grounded in strong storytelling and build thinking
Partner with Copywriters and Creative Directors to build integrated campaign ideas and systems
Translate big ideas into scalable executions across channels
Design & Production Excellence
Design and execute digital media including websites, microsites, display, email, social, and mobile experiences
Demonstrate expert-level production design skills, ensuring precision, consistency, and brand integrity across assets
Work within design systems, pattern libraries, and component-based frameworks
Prepare assets from client presentation through development handoff
Collaboration & Execution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, and complete projects efficiently
Partner with Account teams to ensure creative aligns with business objectives
Work with onshore and offshore teams
Maintain strong file organization and naming conventions
Qualifications Tools & Technology
Advanced proficiency in Figma
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
Experience with AI-powered creative tools
Awareness of emerging technologies and platforms
Knowledge & Skills
Strong sense of aesthetic, typography, and information design
Understanding of digital marketing principles and user experience
Ability to concept at a high level and execute at a detailed level
Strong presentation and communication skills
Excellent time management and prioritization
Required Experience
6–10 years of relevant experience in digital design or art direction
Experience in a creative agency or professional services environment preferred
Proven ability to balance concept development and production execution
Experience working with offshore teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual and production work
Experience with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI tools
Video/motion design experience is a plus
Additional Information When You Join Us, We’ll Create Something EPIC TogetherEpsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
Flexibility: We’ve created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.
Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
Act with integrity
Work together to win together
Innovate with purpose
Respect all voices
Empower with accountability
These pillars and values are our foundation—shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
Time to Recover: Paid sick time
Family Well-Being: Parental
ew child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
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Compensation Range: USD $67,800.00 - USD $126,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/27/2026.

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