Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

As an Art Director at Arthur Elliott, you are responsible for translating creative vision into high-quality, on-brand execution across client work. You lead visual direction at the project and campaign level, ensuring design excellence, consistency, and craft across all deliverables.

You are hands-on, detail-driven, and collaborative — guiding designers through concept development, layout, typography, and visual storytelling. You partner closely with Project Management and Account teams to ensure creative work is delivered on time, on brief, and at the highest standard.

This role is focused on executional leadership, not departmental management.

Reports to Creative Director.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Creative Execution & Art Direction

Lead visual direction for client campaigns, brands, and marketing assets across digital and print

Translate creative briefs into clear visual concepts, layouts, and design systems

Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines, creative strategy, and campaign objectives

Provide hands-on design support as needed across key accounts and deliverables

Team Guidance & Quality Control

Art-direct Graphic Designers and Production Designers through feedback, revisions, and refinement

Review creative work for quality, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to specs

Support designers in problem-solving and elevating their craft

Maintain high creative standards while balancing timelines and scope

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Project Managers to understand timelines, scope, and priorities

Collaborate with Account Strategy to interpret briefs and client feedback

Work closely with Copywriters, Media, and Development to ensure cohesive creative execution

Process & Organization

Support creative workflows, file management standards, and version control

Ensure deliverables are production-ready and meet internal QA expectations

Contribute to evolving design systems, templates, and creative best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in graphic design or visual design, preferably in an agency environment

Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, brand systems, and campaign execution

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail

Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred