The Variable · 21 hours ago
Art Director
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Variable is a forward-thinking advertising agency focused on driving ownable differentiation for their clients. They are seeking an Art Director who will collaborate with a creative team to turn insight-led ideas into bold visual work that connects with audiences and enhances brand identity.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing
Hiring Manager
Megan Streba
Responsibilities
Partner with copywriters, designers, and creative leads to develop integrated campaign concepts, brand assets, and content across digital, social, video, and print
Bring strategic thinking to your design work—ensuring every visual element serves a clear purpose and advances the idea
Execute a wide range of deliverables with precision and craft, from high-level concepts to polished final assets
Contribute to internal and client presentations, articulating your thinking and receiving feedback with clarity and openness
Help maintain and evolve brand guidelines, applying them across different mediums while identifying new ways to bring brands to life
Leverage AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly) to enhance ideation, streamline production, and explore new creative directions
Manage timelines, feedback, and versioning across multiple projects while upholding high creative standards
Stay curious and current—sharing relevant trends, tools, and inspiration with the broader team
Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, production, and account teams to ensure creative excellence from start to finish
Help foster a positive and ambitious creative culture where good ideas can come from anywhere—and great work gets made together
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in an art direction or design role, ideally within an agency or fast-paced creative environment
A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, design craft, and a range of media experience
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and familiarity with tools like Figma
Working knowledge of AI tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, Jasper, etc
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain your work and thinking clearly
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related creative field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with strong employer contributions
401(k) with a 4 percent employer match , immediately vested
Monthly, non-taxable cell phone reimbursement
Meaningful bonus opportunities , including client referrals, employee referrals, and a peer-to-peer bonus program that gives you $1,000 each year to recognize teammates doing great work
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental and medical leave , plus a paid, part-time transition back to work, designed to support recovery, bonding, and balance for all parents
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure, plus Me Time Off (MTO) for the real-life moments that don’t require a full PTO day
Paid holidays and agency-wide closures , with additional flexibility built into our time-off approach
Bereavement leave that recognizes loss in all its forms, including miscarriage
Protected “Heads Down” time every Wednesday afternoon , reserved for deep focus and uninterrupted work
Hybrid work model with intentional in-office collaboration and flexibility where it works best
Mental health, financial wellness, and well-being resources to support you as a whole person
Company
The Variable
The Variable is a marketing and advertising company specializes in Brand Positioning and Development, Strategic Marketing, Creative Concept.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Courtney Lewis
Chief Executive Officer & Partner
Joe Parrish
Advisor
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