Art Director (Designer)

Day One

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Senior

105k-120k

11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Day One Agency—Fast Company's #1 on the Most Innovative list—is hiring an Art Director (Designer) to join their creative team. The role involves inspiring and leading creative projects, developing brand and creative visions, and working within a highly collaborative environment that values growth, culture, and innovative storytelling. The company emphasizes a culture of passion, teamwork, and solving creative challenges to produce impactful work for clients and their own brand.

Key Responsibilities

Inspire, motivate, and mentor internal design & creative teams to think differently and constantly look to elevate their work
Come from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with culture
Be a leader and champion of big ideas
Execute creative and brand vision for clients and the Day One brand
Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of output
Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the team
Bring a solution-oriented approach to every challenge
Communicate across teams consistently and effectively
Review and refine briefs, project plans, and staffing across projects
Act as a true team player - willing to take on any creative task, big or small

Requirements

8+ years of experience in art direction/design
Experience successfully leading creative projects from ideation through to execution
Experience working successfully across disciplines
Driven by the creative landscape of social media
Experience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse team
Visually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentations
Experience project managing deliverables and organizing resources
Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms
Demonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategies
Bachelor's degree
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience in art direction/design

Benefits & Perks

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

Working at Day One

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. We work hard on the things we love. Our relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business. We value growth, innovation, and a team-oriented approach to creative problem-solving.

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