Senior Art Director (Brand Creative)

The Role
Wpromote is expanding our Creative Brand advertising capabilities, and we’re looking for a Senior Art Director to join our growing team. As a Senior Art Director, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing visually compelling, smart, authentic and unexpected brand narratives that break through culture and capture audience attention. You’ll collaborate closely with Copywriters, Designers, Motion teams, Strategists, and other members of our team to create sharp, effective, and resonant work. You need to be comfortable and confident pitching new business, presenting ideas to clients, and crafting work that makes an impact at the highest level.
Bonus points if you’re part of an established creative team with a Sr. Copywriter, but it’s not mandatory.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.
We offer:
-Remote-first culture-Unlimited PTO-Extended Holiday break (Winter)-Flexible schedules-Work from anywhere options*-100% paid parental leave-401(k) matching-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance-Sponsored life insurance-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance-Annual Class Pass credits and more! The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $95,000 - $115,000, based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).
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*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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You Will Be

• Concepting, developing and executing bold, visually striking, ad campaigns for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
• Working on various clients and projects simultaneously, as well as jumping in on new business pitches and internal projects as needed. 
• Crafting sharp, engaging, and culturally relevant brand messaging that resonates with audiences.
• Collaborating with Art Directors, Designers, Motion teams, Producers and Strategists to push creative to its highest potential.
• Working in tandem with other agency partners across Media, Client Services and Project Management to ensure your work is on-track, on-brief and on-time.
• Pitching and selling creative ideas internally and externally to clients, from brand managers to CMOs, with clarity and confidence.
• Developing versatile, brand-specific copy that adapts seamlessly across platforms and formats across the entire funnel.
• Staying ahead of trends in marketing, culture, and design, ensuring your work feels fresh, modern, topical and unexpected.
• Working closely with directors, photographers, editors, and production teams to bring campaigns to life across various media.

You Must Have

• 7+ years of experience as an Art Director at a top creative agency on a variety of clients across multiple industries.
• A portfolio of award-winning, full-funnel, brand-driven work that demonstrates big-idea thinking and exceptional design execution.
• A passion for creating culturally relevant, visually arresting creative that engages audiences and builds brands.
• Proven experience pitching and winning new business, as well as confidently presenting work internally and to clients.
• Hands-on production experience, including overseeing shoots, working with directors, editors and producers and executing high-quality visuals at every stage.
• Ability to work at both a high level (big ideas) and in the details (design execution, typography, layout, and composition).
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment with no ego—just a drive to make big ideas and great work come to life.
• Strong experience thinking conceptually, writing in multiple formats, and developing multi-platform campaigns, from TV and CTV to digital, social, and everything in between.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to build creative presentations that convey your ideas independently. 
• Confidence in presenting, sharing, and selling your work to clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience identifying, briefing, and working with Paid Influencers and UGC creators.

Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
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