Art Director

Company Overview

Kargo is a leader in connecting brands with consumers through innovative advertising technology solutions. With over 600 employees and offices across major cities including New York, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London, and Waterford, Kargo has been elevating brand experiences for over 20 years by combining creative science with cutting-edge platforms in agentic AI, CTV, eCommerce, social, and mobile.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Art Director to enhance our brand's visual storytelling across multiple platforms including sales materials, events, social channels, and industry showcases such as Cannes. This hybrid position requires working onsite four days a week and involves collaborating closely with the Design Director to develop design solutions that differentiate Kargo in the competitive ad tech space.

Key Responsibilities

• Create tailored presentation layouts, one-pagers, and pitch content that set a high creative standard and become essential tools for the sales team.
• Lead comprehensive creative efforts for premier events like Cannes, NewFronts, and CES from conceptualization to on-site delivery.
• Generate a steady flow of motion graphics, animations, and short videos that amplify Kargo’s presence on LinkedIn, industry channels, and internal communications.
• Maintain and evolve the brand system by updating guidelines, templates, and asset libraries ensuring consistent and high-quality brand deployment across the organization.
• Implement a scalable creative operations process including project intake, prioritization, and clear communication of milestones.
• Translate business needs from sales, marketing, and event teams into effective creative directions, coaching non-designers on quality standards.
• Efficiently handle multiple simultaneous projects, proactively identifying potential risks and managing timelines to avoid last-minute crises.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in design within media companies, advertising agencies, in-house branding teams, or similar creative environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, photography, illustration, composition, and notable motion/animation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, as well as fluency in Google Suite, PowerPoint, and Asana for collaboration and production management.
• Capability to conceptualize and execute across varied formats including branding, presentations, events, social media, and video content.
• Excellent project management skills: ability to manage competing priorities, maintain effective communication, and deliver quality work under deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with an obsession for design craftsmanship, keeping abreast of current trends and maintaining a constructive and cooperative attitude amid shifting priorities.
• Preferred experience includes designing for live events, experiential setups, large-format environments (such as drone displays, booth designs, and signage), and familiarity with ad tech, media, or B2B marketing brands.

Additional Information

The estimated base salary for this role in the U.S. is between $95,000 and $105,000 annually. Eligibility to participate in the Kargo Incentive Plan (KIP) is included. Actual compensation will vary based on location, experience, education, and skills.

Kargo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We also comply with fair chance hiring laws considering applicants with criminal records where applicable.