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Day One Agency—Fast Company's #1 on the Most Innovative list —is hiring!
Department:
Design / Art Direction Location:
New York We're looking for an Art Director to join our rising team. The successful candidate is ambitious, curious, and creative. A storyteller at your core, you thrive on audience connection regardless of the medium. You take pride in your work, sweat the small stuff, ask for forgiveness not permission, and go the extra mile (or three) to ensure you are doing your best work. We're looking for self-starters with creative agency experience who are excited to collaborate with our squad within a rewarding learning environment. Day One prides itself on being a place to grow and further your career. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. It's what makes every day, Day One. We offer a highly collaborative environment where smart, passionate people come together to solve creative challenges. This role is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is available only in New York City or Los Angeles. Responsibilities
The Art Director will be a valuable addition to our team, shaping and executing creative ideas, creating client-ready work, and designing assets & presentations that bring our ideas to life visually. Creative Leadership:
Partner with and inspire designers, junior art directors, and other creatives to produce outstanding work. Develop and execute innovative visual concepts for integrated campaigns and social-first content. Ensure all creative output meets the highest standards of quality and aligns with the client's brand guidelines and objectives. Campaign Development:
Collaborate with the strategy and account teams to understand client goals and target audiences. Conceptualize and pitch bold, fresh ideas that leverage current trends and platform-specific best practices. Oversee the entire creative process from ideation to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered under project timelines and constraints. Design Execution:
Create visually stunning and effective designs, including graphics, layouts, motion graphics, and video content. Utilize strong typographic and compositional skills to develop cohesive and impactful visual narratives. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior team members to elevate the overall quality of work. Client Interaction:
Present creative concepts and designs to clients with confidence and clarity. Foster strong client relationships through effective communication and a deep understanding of their brand and business objectives. Respond to client feedback and make revisions in a timely and professional manner. Strategic and Visual Problem-Solving:
Use visual thinking and hands-on design skills to solve strategic business challenges. Flex and showcase a variety of creative skills across platforms from digital to print to experiential. Contribute to creative strategy sessions, providing ideas and insights to build from. Collaboration and Culture
Collaborate effectively with team members across the agency. Thrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in design, with a strong multi-disciplinary portfolio. Proven leadership skills with the ability to self-manage and mentor juniors. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Google Slides, Keynote and Figma. Strong understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and best practices for content creation. Experience designing across platforms from digital to print to experiential. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience working under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passion for creativity, innovation, and staying ahead of industry trends. Compensation + Benefits
We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees: Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Summer Fridays 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match Lifestyle Spending Account Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Company Credit Card Uber Business Account New Business Referral Bonus Employee Referral Bonus The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries
Advertising Services
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Design / Art Direction Location:
New York We're looking for an Art Director to join our rising team. The successful candidate is ambitious, curious, and creative. A storyteller at your core, you thrive on audience connection regardless of the medium. You take pride in your work, sweat the small stuff, ask for forgiveness not permission, and go the extra mile (or three) to ensure you are doing your best work. We're looking for self-starters with creative agency experience who are excited to collaborate with our squad within a rewarding learning environment. Day One prides itself on being a place to grow and further your career. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. It's what makes every day, Day One. We offer a highly collaborative environment where smart, passionate people come together to solve creative challenges. This role is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is available only in New York City or Los Angeles. Responsibilities
The Art Director will be a valuable addition to our team, shaping and executing creative ideas, creating client-ready work, and designing assets & presentations that bring our ideas to life visually. Creative Leadership:
Partner with and inspire designers, junior art directors, and other creatives to produce outstanding work. Develop and execute innovative visual concepts for integrated campaigns and social-first content. Ensure all creative output meets the highest standards of quality and aligns with the client's brand guidelines and objectives. Campaign Development:
Collaborate with the strategy and account teams to understand client goals and target audiences. Conceptualize and pitch bold, fresh ideas that leverage current trends and platform-specific best practices. Oversee the entire creative process from ideation to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered under project timelines and constraints. Design Execution:
Create visually stunning and effective designs, including graphics, layouts, motion graphics, and video content. Utilize strong typographic and compositional skills to develop cohesive and impactful visual narratives. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior team members to elevate the overall quality of work. Client Interaction:
Present creative concepts and designs to clients with confidence and clarity. Foster strong client relationships through effective communication and a deep understanding of their brand and business objectives. Respond to client feedback and make revisions in a timely and professional manner. Strategic and Visual Problem-Solving:
Use visual thinking and hands-on design skills to solve strategic business challenges. Flex and showcase a variety of creative skills across platforms from digital to print to experiential. Contribute to creative strategy sessions, providing ideas and insights to build from. Collaboration and Culture
Collaborate effectively with team members across the agency. Thrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in design, with a strong multi-disciplinary portfolio. Proven leadership skills with the ability to self-manage and mentor juniors. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Google Slides, Keynote and Figma. Strong understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and best practices for content creation. Experience designing across platforms from digital to print to experiential. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience working under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passion for creativity, innovation, and staying ahead of industry trends. Compensation + Benefits
We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees: Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Summer Fridays 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match Lifestyle Spending Account Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Company Credit Card Uber Business Account New Business Referral Bonus Employee Referral Bonus The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries
Advertising Services
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