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Art Director Job at Güd Marketing, Inc. in Lansing

Güd Marketing, Inc.
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Position Title : Art Director (Hybrid)

Company Name : Güd Marketing

Compensation : $55,000-$70,000

FSLA / Position Type : Full-Time Exempt (Salary) Midlevel

Reports to : Creative Director

Position Description :

This is a hybrid position; office located in Lansing, Michigan. Please include your portfolio or digital link with your application.

Güd Marketing is seeking a talented and collaborative art director (AD) with four to six years of experience in the field. The AD will work with teams to ideate, direct, create and revise material for external clients and internal projects while ensuring that work is high-caliber, innovative, technically accurate, on strategy, on deadline and on budget.

Reporting to the creative director and working closely with all agency departments — including account, strategy and media — the AD serves as a visual communicator and problem-solver, working to analyze information for translation to marketing campaign concepts and materials that meet or exceed client / project goals. The AD will collaborate with and direct copywriters, designers and vendors (photographers, videographers, etc.) to create and refine exceptional work.

You should apply to this position if :

  • You are interested in mission-driven creative work.
  • You love working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and learning from people with incredible experience in the field.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties :

  • Create multimedia marketing campaign concepts with a creative team
  • Produce and direct the production of marketing campaign tactics built from campaign concepts and aligned with client brands
  • Produce digitally based tactics (animated / multiframe social media and digital display ads, digital event graphics, infographics, etc.)
  • Produce print-based tactics (outdoor boards, event materials, brand collateral, posters, etc.)
  • Produce brand-based tactics (logos — from concept through to finalized logo and brand packages; brand collateral — digital, web, print, etc.)
  • Produce production-ready concepts for campaign videos / commercials
  • Art-direct video and photography shoots
  • Produce prototypes for websites and work with a web developer to fabricate websites
  • Review and direct the work of on-staff and outside producers, including designers, illustrators, web developers, photographers, videographers and video editors
  • Learn and work within the operating systems and processes of the agency
  • UX / UI knowledge / experience a plus
  • Essential Skills Necessary :

  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, After Effects
  • Ability to think conceptually and strategically
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage work on multiple projects daily
  • Collaborative nature, strong listening skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
  • Understanding of brands and brand management
  • Understanding of multifaceted marketing campaigns
  • Solid presentation skills and ability to express ideas
  • Ability to work successfully with diverse teammates, clients and vendors
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Interest in pursuing new and emerging media
  • Curiosity in navigating in the AI space
  • Education & Professional Experience :

  • Associates or bachelors degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field
  • Four to six years of experience as a designer and / or art director in marketing or advertising
  • Benefits :

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Up to 144 hours of PTO during the first year
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Professional development fund ($1,000 / year)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees, with options for dependent coverage)
  • Company-funded employee dental insurance
  • Generous profit sharing
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • About Güd Marketing :

    Güd Marketing is a comprehensive and integrated marketing firm. Established in 1978, we are one of the oldest and largest marketing agencies in Mid-Michigan, serving the Midwest and beyond. The team at Güd Marketing is curious, driven and caring. We celebrate differences, do the right thing and embrace a can-do attitude.

    Through research and diversity of thought, we create insightful strategies designed to enhance the communications goals of the organizations we serve. We distill this information into compelling messages that educate, inspire and move people to create strong, safe, healthy and welcoming communities. To learn more, visit

    Güd Marketing embraces diversity in all its forms and prides itself on creating a fully inclusive and welcoming environment for our team. We strongly encourage minorities, women, LGBTQ persons and those with disabilities to apply.

    Güd Marketing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement :

    Güd Marketing provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Güd Marketing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and / or training.

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    Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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