Art Director (Full-Time)

Job Description:

As Art Director, you will play a key role in the conceptualization, design, and execution of visual content across various media channels. The Art Director position will report directly to the Creative Director and support additional art director colleagues.

This role requires a deep understanding of design principles, excellent leadership, the ability to track and manage projects daily, and the ability to think strategically about visual communication. You may be asked to occasionally join client conversations to present creative recommendations and perspectives.

Your Mission:

Through teamwork and innovation, we strive to elevate our clients' brand's visual identity, creating engaging content that drives tangible results for our clients' businesses.

You will lead with creativity—collaborating with copywriters, designers, and clients along the way—to ensure every design drives the brand objectives, follows consistent guidelines, and is executed on time.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute strategic videos and designs, translating the essence and values of a brand into visually compelling content—including but not limited to branding, social media, and advertising content. Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are our most relevant channels.
• Take direction from the Creative Director and execute on projects with efficiency and creativity.
• Collaborate with the paid media team to create performance-driven designs optimized for engagement and conversion.
• Work with copywriters to develop cohesive, impactful messaging and visuals.
• Identify design challenges and develop creative solutions that align with project goals.
• Stay up to date with design trends, digital marketing strategies, and emerging technologies to push creative boundaries.
• Develop and evolve brand guidelines, as well as ensure they are adhered to consistently in all design work.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging open communication and idea-sharing.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients when needed.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a design or art direction role, preferably in a digital marketing or advertising agency.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, and other industry-standard design tools.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing best practices, including paid media formats, UX/UI principles, and responsive design.
• Experience with video editing, motion graphics, and animation is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate strategy into compelling creative.
• A portfolio showcasing a strong visual aesthetic and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in designing for large brands, pharmaceutical companies, women’s health brands, and highly regulated industries greatly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment while maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Hybrid remote; In-office (Troy, NY) for monthly training and working sessions

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About Us:

At Spark Growth, we're a growing team passionate about digital marketing, health and wellness. We believe that a thriving team is essential for our success, so we prioritize physical health, mental health, and employee well-being. Our vision is to promote products and solutions to drive positive health outcomes and enable more people to live their best lives. We work alongside clients who share our values to help them make their digital marketing programs more efficient and impactful.

Our company has been around for over a decade, with offices in Toronto and NYC, and has 4 core values that we look for in all our team members:

• Innovate to find a way - We think outside the box to find solutions and navigate challenges.
• Always be curious - We’re always learning and staying up to date on the latest technology, features and trends that can be taken advantage of.
• Optimize to drive KPIs - We constantly look out for the big and small ways to optimize campaign and program performance, focusing on the most impactful metrics.
• Live your best life - We strongly encourage every team member to set personal and professional goals to live their best, balanced, energized life.

Perks & Benefits:

We offer a fun, flexible working environment with health and wellness programs and a supportive culture to help our team members live their best lives, both personally and professionally.

• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Room for growth and professional development.
• Team retreats
• Company-sponsored Health & Wellness office equipment
• A company culture that prioritizes wellness, supporting personal wellness breaks and encouraging a balanced work-life approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: Send link of your portfolio or sample work.

Experience:

• design or art direction role: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Troy, NY 12180

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000