Highwire is looking for an Art Director to join our digital creative team. In this role, you will elevate our design work across diverse creative deliverables. You will be hands-on in ideating and executing visually stunning concepts that align with strategic goals and captivate our audiences.
What You'll Do
- Drive creative concepts across multiple touchpoints, crafting visually compelling designs aligned with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with creative, account, content, and client leads to deliver design solutions that resonate with client goals and audience needs.
- Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering an environment of growth, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate design rationales effectively, adapting your approach for both creative and non-creative audiences.
- Oversee and contribute to the creation of diverse design assets, including digital and print collateral, social media assets, motion design, and interactive web elements.
- Stay ahead of design trends and push boundaries in visual storytelling across digital platforms and customer touchpoints.
- Establish and maintain brand kits and design libraries, ensuring consistency and high quality across all deliverables.
- Balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, ready to step in as needed to support design production and execution.
- Assist, as needed, with new business development design concepts and production.
What We're Looking For
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design and art direction skills, reflecting a strong understanding of design principles and a variety of work across creative deliverables such as brand development, web and social media campaigns.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agency environment in an art direction or creative leadership role.
- Proven ability to conceptualize and execute impactful visual storytelling that aligns with strategic goals.
- Proficiency in fundamental design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma.
- Strong grasp of UX/UI principles, with experience creating user-centered designs for web and digital platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage time across multiple projects.
- Up-to-date with current design trends and digital innovation, with an innate curiosity to explore and adopt new ideas.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects is a plus.
- Deep interest in ever-changing social trends and desire to leverage social media platforms to optimize content.
- A deep knowledge of animation, storyboarding, and concepts for motion, especially on social.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Figma
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
Team & Environment
You will collaborate directly with the VP, Creative Director, and talented designers, strategists, content specialists, and account managers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
- Paid parental leave benefits
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
Highwire values Team Empowerment, a Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, and Fierce Distinction.
