WHO WE ARE

LKH&S is a 30-year-old Michigan Avenue agency with a great group of consumer and B2B clients. We’re constantly looking to grow our business and expand the portfolio of marketing and advertising services we provide. As part of that mission, we are seeking to add a social media Art Director who will bring both experience and fresh, innovative ideas to our creative team – along with the technical skills to make those ideas a reality.

As an agency, we’re committed to helping our clients build their brands, become disruptive leaders in their industries, and build strong, lasting relationships with their customers and clients. We’re a hardworking, experienced team of professionals who believe in what we do and always strive to bring our clients ideas that go beyond the expected.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A true team player with a minimum of four years of experience.

As part of our social media team, your main responsibilities will be to ideate and execute static, motion, video, photography, and other social media content for our clients. You will also have the opportunity to work on creative assignments in other media – print, broadcast, digital display, out-of-home, in-store and more. Versatility is key: we need someone with strong conceptual skills and proficiency in the big three Adobe Creative programs – inDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience with popular video editing programs (e.g., After Effects and CapCut) is also a must.

SOME NITTY GRITTY

Coming up with a big idea is just the start. We need a pro who can turn that idea into advertising, so, we need someone with the following skills and achievements:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Design Communication, or similar

4 years of experience working in digital design/communications design

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)

Experience with social media content editing software, e.g. CapCut

Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital content management software

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Confident public speaker and presenter – comfortable presenting creative to clients and peers

Ability to clearly articulate client messaging/mission in a concise and engaging style

JOIN US

If you’re looking for an opportunity to use – and grow – your creative skills, while being part of a fun, hardworking group of dedicated advertising professionals, join us. We offer competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including healthcare and a 401(k). We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please email mccullough@lkhs.com a resume and portfolio/demo reel showcasing previous animation, video editing, and graphic design work. We will reach out to all qualified candidates.