Art Director (Designer)

Department: Design / Art DirectionLocation: Los AngelesDescriptionDay One Agency—Fast Company’s #1 on the Most Innovative list —is hiring!We’re looking for an Art Director (Designer) to join our rising Creative 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. We work hard on the things we love. It’s how we produced e. l. f.

SKIN’s first-ever global brand campaign based on cultural insights that our team unlocked and how we honed in on the legacy of both Nike and Converse to contextualize each brand’s heritage with creative that resonates with the next generation. Our relationships power us. Our colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business. If you want to join a fast-growing, award-winning, creative team, we’d love to hear from you. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles.

ResponsibilitiesInspire, motivate, and mentor internal design & creative teams to think differently and constantly look to elevate their workCome from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with cultureBe a leader and champion of big ideasExecute creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brandShape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our outputIdeate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the teamBring a solution oriented approach to every challengeCommunicate across teams consistently and effectivelyReview and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projectsAct as a true team player - willing to take on any creative task, big or small.

Qualifications8+ years of experience in art direction/designExperience successfully leading creative projects from ideation through to executionExperience working successfully across disciplinesDriven by the creative landscape of social mediaExperience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse teamVisually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentationsExperience project managing deliverables and organizing resourcesEntrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspiresProficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platformsDemonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategiesBachelor’s degreeApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas. Compensation + BenefitsWe 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 HolidaysSummer Fridays401K Retirement Plan with Company MatchLifestyle Spending AccountPaid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitsCompany Credit CardUber Business AccountNew Business Referral BonusEmployee Referral BonusThe 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 Los Angeles based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.