Employment type: Contract to Full-time
Level: Senior level
Location: Remote/Hybrid, LA/NY

About Day Job:

Day Job is a boutique creative studio with around 30 team members – recently named one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company. Our work spans brand identity, advertising, product design, web, and more — working with companies like Recess, Fly By Jing, David, Grindr, A24, TBPN, and The BBC. We’re creative-first, fast-moving, and client-driven. If that sounds fun, keep reading.

About the role:

We’re looking for an Art Director with strong agency experience and a sharp creative point of view. Someone who knows how to build campaign worlds, pitch big ideas, and make brands feel culturally relevant. This role is fit for people who can concept as strongly as they execute.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and build visual systems and campaign worlds across social, digital, motion, OOH, film and activations
• Work collaboratively with copywriters, strategists, designers, producers and founders
• Create moodboards, references, and presentation-ready decks
• Fluency and adaptability in using emerging AI creative tools in workflow (Krea, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
• Creative consulting on shoots, edits, and content production when needed
• Help shape the creative standard and visual taste level of the agency
• Present creative work with confidence, clarity and intent
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Have 5+ years at a creative or advertising agency
• Have a portfolio filled with campaign work and conceptual thinking
• Understand internet culture, design, trends, and media, and what makes people actually care
• Can move between high-level creative direction and hands-on design
• Are fast, collaborative, resourceful, and self-directed
• Figma experience and willingness to learn new programs
• Have strong taste and can explain why something works
• Strong attention to detail

Bonus Points

• Having a strong network of creative talent and collaborators, with a skill for connecting the right people to the right projects.
• Comfortable in client-facing environments and have experience working directly with founders and marketing leaders.

 

Compensation

Based on relevant work experience and proficiency. 

Day Job is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.