What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Art Director position at CJRW?
CJRW is seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Art Director to help create compelling and innovative work for some of the South’s most influential brands and organizations. This role blends big conceptual thinking with exceptional hands-on design across digital, social, print, and branding platforms.
As a Senior Art Director, you’ll play a critical role in developing smart, breakthrough ideas and executing high-quality creative that aligns with client goals and strategic vision. You’ll work closely with other creative team members and agency divisions while championing a digital-first approach and helping to foster a culture of bold thinking, collaboration, and creative excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Create smart, compelling, and innovative creative solutions across a wide array of integrated branding platforms.
- Concept, design, and execute creative work across digital, social media, and traditional advertising.
- Actively participates in brainstorming and campaign concept meetings and is enthusiastic to ideate with the larger team.
- Is a trusted creative partner who develops strong relationships within creative and across other cross-functional departments.
- Problem solver who works to communicate expected issues and opportunities in advance and contribute ideas for solutions.
- Ownership of leading and delivering strategy-aligned campaigns on time and on budget.
- Acts as an example to junior team members, showing careful attention to detail and sharing experience in a full range of channels.
- Remain up to date on new creative and digital technologies and trends.
Job Specifications/Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience in an advertising agency, design studio, or branding firm.
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative work across digital, social, and traditional platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and a solid understanding of digital-first design principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and explain creative ideas internally.
- Proven ability to contribute to and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns from creative brief through final delivery.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Passion for design, creativity, and staying current with emerging trends and technologies.
Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Little Rock office (required)
- Weekly flex day with option for remote work on Fridays (schedule permitting)
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Potential for annual profit-sharing bonus
- 401(k) savings plan
- Flexible spending account for health and dependent care
- Generous insurance plans available (health, dental, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability)
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid parking
- Explore Arkansas (annual expense reimbursement for qualifying in-state vacations)
- CJRW Cares (employee-guided non-profit giving program)
- #WeAreWellness (annual expense reimbursement for eligible wellness expenses)
