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Inspire · 1 day ago

Art Director – Dunkin’ - Maverick Studios

Atlanta, GA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company that includes iconic brands such as Dunkin’ and Arby’s. As an Art Director at Maverick Studios, you will lead creative projects, ensuring visually stunning campaigns that resonate across digital channels and uphold brand standards.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day visual direction, guiding and mentoring a team of talented designers to deliver impactful, Dunkin’ on-brand visuals

Uphold and evolve brand standards, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints while fostering fresh, compelling ideas

Lead the visual direction for Dunkin’s owned digital channels, ensuring consistency across all assets

Translate campaign concepts into compelling designs for app, web, loyalty programs and email experiences

Review and approve design work for accuracy, brand compliance, and creative excellence

Partner with Technical QA to ensure assets render correctly across devices and platforms

Stay ahead of digital design trends and apply best practices to enhance Dunkin’s user experience

Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Project Managers to align creative with strategy and timelines

Partner with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to concept, present, and execute innovative campaigns

Translate complex business needs into visually engaging solutions that resonate with diverse audiences

Assign, review, and approve creative work while maintaining deadlines and high quality standards

Stay ahead of trends, refining workflow processes and contributing to the studio’s creative evolution

Identify and champion opportunities to responsibly integrate AI tools (e.g., for concept exploration, asset generation, workflow automation) to accelerate creative processes, enhance quality, and free up the team for higher-value creative thinking—always maintaining human oversight and brand standards

Ensure all AI-assisted creative work complies with Maverick Studios’ and Inspire Brands’ policies, privacy requirements, and legal/compliance guardrails; maintain originality, brand safety, and proper attribution for all outputs

Qualification

Creative LeadershipDesign ExpertiseDigital DesignAI Tools IntegrationFigmaAdobe CCEmail/App CustomizationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingMentorshipGrowth Mindset

Required

4+ years in creative leadership roles at agencies or in-house teams, with a strong background across digital, print, and social platforms

Proven success managing multi-disciplinary projects for large national or global brands

Mastery of media from print to digital to experiential. Your portfolio is a testament to your creativity and adaptability

You're a mentor and motivator who brings out the best in your team, fostering growth and excellence

You don't just create; you craft visual solutions that align with business goals and brand strategies

Intimate knowledge of industry-standard software and tools (Figma and Adobe CC), plus a passion for staying on the cutting edge

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills make you a key partner for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and use AI tools ethically and effectively, understanding their limitations, safeguarding confidential information, and ensuring human authorship and accountability

Growth mindset with a passion for exploring new creative technologies and methodologies; quickly translates learnings into practical improvements for team workflows and creative quality

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Graphic Design/Strategy/Art/Advertising degree combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field

Preferred

Knowledge of email/app customization platforms like Moengage and Moveable Ink a plus

Benefits

Fun Extras: From team outings, creative brainstorms, ice cream, beer taps, and all the caffeine you can handle, we know how to celebrate success and fuel creativity.