Art Director

Position Overview

Join our Creative team as a full-time Art Director based in Sarasota, Florida. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be pivotal in generating graphic designs along with innovative concepts to build and enhance a memorable and positive presence for both the agency and client brands. A successful candidate exhibits originality, a sharp eye for detail, and the capability to craft final assets and oversee campaign executions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop compelling, brand-aligned creative ideas in line with design concepts and marketing goals.
• Propose distinctive and bold creative campaign ideas collaboratively with senior leadership.
• Convert abstract concepts into concrete visual assets including mood boards, sketches, storyboards, and mockups.
• Manage creative requests via project management software, delegate tasks effectively, and coordinate with Marketing and Web departments for optimal workflow.
• Support senior leadership in scheduling, timelines, creative briefs, and ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and senior team members on scheduling and production specifics.
• Organize and oversee all logistics for photo and video shoots, including preparation of storyboards, shot lists, location scouting, permits, and call sheets, delegating as necessary.
• Review and approve final creative materials ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand consistency before release.
• Leverage expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite to develop assets across digital, print, outdoor, and experiential media.
• Establish and implement visual styles suited to various mediums such as email/web design, branding, social media content, photography, environmental graphics, and specialty products.
• Ensure consistency and uphold brand integrity by developing and maintaining identity guidelines for both new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including writers, strategists, and account leads to bring creative projects to fruition.
• Engage in the recruitment and evaluation of graphic designers and provide constructive feedback promoting a positive and productive team environment.
• Delegate and supervise work assignments managing designers and production artists aligned to strengths and timelines, supported by Marketing and Creative Directors.
• Contribute to the professional growth of the creative team through mentoring and development initiatives.
• Develop understanding of client objectives, marketing initiatives, and audiences under mentorship from senior leadership to produce creative that is impactful and aligned with business goals.
• Stay informed on current design trends, digital innovations, and UX/UI standards while advancing professional skills and introducing new creative tools and methodologies to the team.
• Participate actively in at least one regional design or advertising organization to maintain industry engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• Up to three years of professional experience in design, including previous roles as junior designer or production artist.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of creative projects.
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Figma and other web design tools.
• Solid grasp of design principles including layout, typography, and composition.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and time management capabilities.
• Proven teamwork skills alongside creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience with prototyping and an understanding of production standards and techniques.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation.