Daniel Brian Advertising is hiring: Jr. Art Director in Detroit

Here at DBA, we are a diverse group of artists, inventors, strategic thinkers, brand architects, bookworms, and innovators who empower brands to change the world. Think about brands that make you smile. Visualize the brands that stand for your greatest ideals – your family, your values, or the active lifestyle you want to live. Consistently driven by a passionate purpose, these brands earn emotional connections beyond the transaction and consistently dominate in market share and sales. The work we produce outwardly is a direct reflection of the family atmosphere we have created within. We strive to empower each other as we grow our own brand.

With a growing roster of well-known national and regional clients, we are now looking to fill our next important role:

Junior Art Director
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a hands‑on, concept‑driven

Junior Art Director

who is eager to bring big ideas and a strong visual voice to life across multiple platforms -from digital campaigns and broadcast to branding and print. In this role, you’ll work closely with our entire creative team to develop breakthrough concepts that align with strategy, inspire audiences, and deliver results for our client partners.

This is a growth‑focused role designed for a developing creative who is ready to expand their conceptual thinking, craft, and leadership skills while contributing meaningfully to the creative excellence of the agency.

How You Will Contribute:

Create motion graphics and 2D/3D animation (Animate, After Effects, Figma/Bannerify)

Execute layout design and digital from concept to publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma)

Support concept development and campaign ideation across digital and traditional media

Contribute to storyboarding and visual development

Assist in brand design and development of visual systems

Prepare files and manage production for digital and print media

Participate in creative reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Contribute to internal culture through creative input, collaboration, and passion for great work

Stay current on trends in design, advertising, and technology

Support Duties:

Attend internal status meetings and internal reviews

Support new business efforts by contributing to pitches and creative presentations

Work a minimum of three days in the office per week for the full working day

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma, Canva and Google platforms

Experience designing for both digital and traditional media

Background in agency or fast‑paced creative environments preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Art Direction, Graphic Design or related field

1–3 years of experience in graphic design or art direction; agency experience preferred (this could be waved for the right candidate)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Live our values:

Celebration Inspires Excellence - Honor is for Everyone - Integrity Always Wins - Love is Our Only Rule - Disruption is a Good Thing

Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills

Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Willingness and eagerness to learn, adopt new technologies and solutions, and take on new opportunities

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with teammates

You will be both creative and analytical – above all, you will be open to new ideas and not afraid to learn and challenge the norm

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