Highwire is looking for an Art Director to bring visual expertise and elevate our design work across a wide range of creative deliverables. You will be at the forefront of creating impactful visuals for websites, social campaigns, videos, presentations, eBooks, and other digital content, while guiding the creative team and helping shape the evolution of our visual brand.
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.
- 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.
- Commitment to project management and design operations that can shape, grow and scale the teams.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Figma
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
Team & Environment
You will be part of the dynamic digital creative team, collaborating directly with VP, Creative Director, designers, strategists, content specialists, and account managers. You will report to the VP, Creative Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80,000 to $95,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Generous paid time off
- Additional perks designed to support overall well-being and growth
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through Empower Hours program
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Highwire fosters a values-driven, inclusive, and people-first culture built on team empowerment, a growth mindset, and fierce distinction.
