People Inc. · 3 hours ago
Senior Art Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expPeople Inc. is a creative agency that powers branded content for some of the world’s most iconic brands. They are seeking a design-driven Senior Art Director to lead the visual design execution for custom content campaigns across various platforms, ensuring high standards of client and brand alignment.
AdvertisingCommunitiesContentDigital MediaE-CommerceEducationInternetInternet of ThingsPublishing
Responsibilities
Lead the visual design execution for custom content campaigns, ensuring every deliverable meets world-class standards of client and brand alignment
Develop and refine campaign identities, visual systems, and content toolkits across multiple platforms
Partner closely with the CD and ACD to translate strategic and conceptual directions into polished, scalable design executions
Art direct on set and design across a range of formats—social, digital, video graphics, print, motion, and experiential
Create and present visual concepts, pre-production decks, mood boards, layouts, and prototypes that communicate storytelling intent with clarity and impact
Collaborate with photographers, directors, shoot crews, illustrators, stylists, motion designers, editors, etc. to maintain a cohesive visual narrative from pre-production through post
Work in lockstep with the ACD, Associate AD, Designers, Copy Leads, and Producers to ensure all creative work reflects both aesthetic and strategic excellence
Provide thoughtful visual solutions to client challenges—balancing bold creative vision with business objectives
Participate in creative reviews, contributing strong visual and conceptual feedback to elevate collective output
Partner with production and design operations to ensure efficient workflows, organized files, and consistent delivery across multiple concurrent projects
Develop flexible visual systems and templates that ensure cohesion and scalability across campaign assets
Stay ahead of design, social, functionality, and technology trends—bringing fresh ideas and new techniques to the table
Push creative boundaries within brand parameters, exploring new approaches to storytelling through design, motion, and layout
Mentor Designers by providing feedback and fostering professional growth
Contribute to a creative culture that values curiosity, experimentation, and high standards of craft
Serve as a visual guardian for the studio’s lifestyle brands, ensuring every deliverable embodies the brand’s aesthetic integrity and emotional resonance
Qualification
Required
B.A. or BFA in Design, Advertising or Communication Design or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
6+ years of professional design and art direction experience in a creative agency, content studio, or media environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual storytelling, design systems, and multi-platform campaign work—particularly in lifestyle categories (home, food, travel, tech, etc.)
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Figma; motion or animation experience a plus
Proven ability to execute both hands-on design and high-level art direction on set
Deep understanding of typography, color, layout, and digital design principles
Strong communication and presentation skills, and able to clearly articulate design rationale to both creative peers and clients
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
A passion for design innovation and a natural eye for beauty, craft, and brand storytelling
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short term and long term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Family care benefits
A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance
Accident
Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company
People Inc.
People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-08-26Acquired
1998-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Neil Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Nabil Ahmad
Chief Technology Officer
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