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The Associate Art Director is responsible for the development and execution of visual concepts across campaigns and brand initiatives. Working closely with agency teams, this role will help translate strategic ideas into compelling creative, ensuring consistency across digital, social, print, and integrated channels. 

In a part-time capacity (20-25 hours per week), this role balances hands-on design work with concept development, contributing to brainstorming sessions, refining layouts, and maintaining brand standards while meeting deadlines. 

Qualities

• Conceptual/strategic thinker
• Collaborative 
• Adaptable and solution-focused
• Organized and dependable

Responsibilities

• Support the development of creative concepts across integrated campaigns, including digital, social, print, and experiential
• Translate creative briefs and strategic insights into compelling visual concepts and systems
• Execute high-quality design work that aligns with brand guidelines and strategic objectives
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to bring ideas to life
• Assist Art and Creative Directors in concepting, mood boards, and visual storytelling
• Own smaller projects from concept through final production with minimal oversight
• Ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables and touchpoints
• Prepare files for production and work with vendors or developers as needed
• Present work internally and occasionally to clients, clearly articulating design decisions
• Translate team and client feedback into clear solutions that resolve creative issues and concerns

Requirements

• Must be located in Southern California, Boise, ID, or Nashville, TN
• 7+ years of professional design experience in an agency role or environment 
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects/Figma a plus)
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and polished execution across multiple channels
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy
• Basic understanding of production processes (print, digital, and/or motion)
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Compensation Range: $43-$47/hour

Benefits

• Digitally-driven remote working environment, made possible by a transparent and collaborative work culture
• Becoming an integral part of a cutting-edge marketing agency
• Working with a talented, passionate, collaborative team
• Casual and flexible working conditions, allowing you to customize your workday