Associate Art Director Job at Slingshot in New York

We're looking for an Associate Art Director to help shape how Slingshot looks and feels across every touchpoint, from our product and marketing site to the campaigns, events, and partner materials that introduce creatives to what we do. You'll work closely with our brand and marketing team to bring visual ideas to life, translating strategy into design that's sharp, considered, and unmistakably ours.
This is a hands-on role: you'll be designing as much as you're directing, and you'll have real ownership over how the brand shows up as we grow.
What you'll do

Brand & visual design
Design marketing materials across digital and print — campaigns, social content, decks, and physical assets
Maintain and evolve Slingshot's visual identity, acting as a guardian of brand consistency across every channel
Art direct photography, illustration, and video for campaigns, events, and brand content
Design collateral for partnerships and sponsorships, including event activations and co-branded materials
Creative direction & collaboration
Partner with marketing, product, and leadership to translate strategy and messaging into compelling visual concepts
Provide creative direction to freelancers, photographers, and outside vendors as needed
Present concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders, and iterate based on feedback
Help build and document brand guidelines as the visual system matures
Project management
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing quality with tight timelines
Scope creative requests, set realistic timelines, and keep projects on track from concept to final delivery
What we offer

Competitive salary with world-class benefits and equity
The chance to shape a growing brand from the ground up
Direct impact on how creators and the companies that hire them experience Slingshot
A collaborative, fast-moving team that values craft
Benefits

Equity grant with 4-year vesting, no cliff
Platinum PPO health insurance with 100% employer premium contribution
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with 4% employer match
$250/month wellness stipend
Unlimited PTO
About Slingshot

Slingshot provides shared business infrastructure for artists, creators, creative freelancers, and creative companies. We handle accounting, business tax filings, payroll, health insurance, and more, all under a model where Slingshot acts as the entity of record for our clients' business operations. Our clients get to focus on their craft while we take care of the business side.
Learn more on our Instagram and our website.
Slingshot is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.

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