Art Director Jobs

Art Director

Arnold Worldwide

Who We Are

We are a creative-led advertising agency founded and headquartered in Boston, MA since 1946, and we are part of a larger global network of advertising companies under the Havas family.

At Arnold, we believe creativity is the highest form of intelligence and deliver full brain creativity. We are connected, we have depth, and we use our intuition. We’re both grounded and aspirational.

At Arnold, we make it safe to be brave.

We make certain that your bravest idea is also your smartest idea. We believe marketers have been given a false choice — you can either be brave OR you can be smart. We reject the limitations of OR in favor of the power of AND. For us, this mission goes well beyond just the work we make on behalf of brands. It is the foundation of everything we do. We have structured our agency to eliminate the tension and complexity that clients face when building successful go-to-market strategies.

What We’re Looking For

Arnold Worldwide is looking for a talented Art Director. Our Art Director will work closely with a copywriter partner to articulate clear ideas to our clients and produce art that compels and inspires. The ideal person for this role doesn’t just have a keen eye for crafting a story, but also strong conceptual abilities, solid art direction skills and a knowledge of the digital landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conceiving and executing advertising ideas that are consistent with the outlined strategy
• Contributing a design eye to executed works that match brand standards
• Developing a discipline and department standard for compelling creative visuals within interactive communications across all media
• Serving as a mentor and resource for young creative talent across teams
• Partnering with other creative team members who share the responsibility on the given assignment
• Contributing to innovative solutions for the agency’s existing business and participating in creative engagement efforts for new business
• Assisting in communicating and presenting your vision to internal teams and clients

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• A portfolio of advertising and/or design samples
• Bringing large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table
• A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising
• 2-3 years of art direction experience in an advertising environment
• Proficient in campaign integration across all media, with focus on digital and social
• Proven understanding of brand identity structure—how the visual, verbal, and execution come together to create a holistic experience
• Naturally collaborative, with a clear understanding of how a project team operates
• Pro in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Solid presentation and communication skills

What You Can Expect from Us

Here at Arnold, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.