Raindrop · 14 hours ago
Art Director
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
4+ years expRaindrop is a creative agency focused on helping brands create impactful marketing. They are seeking a visionary Art Director to lead the visual direction across various campaigns and content, ensuring high-quality and engaging work that reflects clients' brands.
Brand MarketingDigital MarketingEmail MarketingMarketingPhotographySocial MediaVideoWeb Development
Responsibilities
Dream up and define the visual world for campaigns, videos, and digital content—setting the look, feel, and vibe from first spark to final frame
Turn creative briefs into bold visual concepts, storyboards, and pitch-ready ideas that bring the strategy to life
Ideate campaign concepts that are rooted in brand strategy but feel fresh, unexpected, and culturally relevant
Build mood boards and decks that clearly communicate tone, style, and creative direction
Seamlessly blend photography, illustration, typography, and motion into cohesive, compelling visual stories
Craft visual narratives that translate across platforms and touchpoints, from big screens to small scrolls
Partner closely with copy, strategy, design, and production to create scroll-stopping intros, shots, and sequences
Spot opportunities to elevate scripts visually—punching up moments, pacing, and impact
Flag potential on-set or post-production challenges early and propose smart, creative solutions during pre-production
Identify when scripts or scenes may stretch beyond scope and help shape alternatives that protect the idea and the budget
Bring a strong understanding of the production process and help guide production design, look, and execution
Stay plugged into trends across design, film, social, and emerging tech, using them to push the work forward—not just follow the feed
Qualification
Required
4-5 years of experience in a creative agency that incorporates production
Has a proven portfolio showcasing campaigns, branded content, or visual storytelling across digital, print, and video
Advanced design principles (layout, composition, color theory, typography)
Strong presentation/ Communication skills
Present ideas clearly to internal stakeholders and clients, championing the creative vision
Actively uses AI prompting to improve workflows and processes
Advanced ability in: Photoshop (masking, retouching), Illustrator, InDesign, Figma/ Google Slides, SketchUp
Experience with software like ClickUp, Everhour, G Suite, Dropbox
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities
Experience directing photoshoots, video sets, or post-production
Benefits
401(k) plan to invest in your future
New Hire stipend to support flexible working arrangements
Accrued sick leave
Access to the studio in San Diego
Company
Raindrop
Raindrop provides brand development, website development, and influencer marketing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donovan Moore
VP of Business Strategy and Growth
Tom O‘Hara
Chief Content Officer
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