Senior Art Director (Agency)
Artisantalent
Richmond, VA · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Our client is seeking a Senior Art Director to concept, design, and execute strategic visual solutions across integrated brand campaigns. You will partner with creative leaders, writers, designers, and digital specialists to turn business goals and audience insights into distinctive creative while remaining hands-on with execution.
You Will:
Develop original, strategically grounded campaign ideas that extend across channels and executions.
Lead brainstorming and visualization from collaborative concept development through final delivery.
Translate strategy and human insights into simple, memorable ideas with exceptional design craft.
Partner with copywriters, designers, and creative leaders to develop and execute integrated campaigns.
Use animation and video to create engaging content and customer experiences.
Collaborate with UX and digital teams to translate creative ideas into effective digital experiences.
Interpret client feedback and work with creative leadership to develop strong solutions.
Present creative concepts and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Support proposals, estimates, and project scope development.
Work with outside vendors to bring the creative vision to life effectively and within budget.
Mentor junior creatives and provide team guidance, with potential people management responsibilities.
You Have:
7-10+ years of experience in art direction or design, including previous advertising agency experience.
A bachelor’s degree in visual arts or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
A portfolio demonstrating original campaign concepts, strategic thinking, and polished visual execution.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, plus Microsoft applications and Figma.
Strong visual design, layout, and typography skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to guide and develop creative team members.
The ability to collaborate effectively and stay organized across multiple projects.
A strong understanding of social media and web technology.
Adobe After Effects experience on Mac is a plus.
Experience across print media is preferred; corporate experience is a plus.
Logistics:
Start Date/Duration: ASAP
Hours/Week: Full-time role (40 hrs/week)
O nsite/Offsite: Remote
Laptop/Software Requirements: Provided by client
Background Check: required
Drug Screen: required
Salary: $94.5K-$104K DOE; potential flexibility in higher-cost-of-living markets.
To be considered, please email your internal contact or jobs@artisantalent.com with your resume and why you're a fit.