Art Director

Join our NY creative team as an Art Director, where you'll be involved in every aspect of the creative process, from conception to production. You'll collaborate closely with a Writer partner to create impactful work that aligns with client goals. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of design, is highly organized, and is passionate about technology and innovation. Enjoy benefits such as half-day Fridays, multiple medical plans, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, and more.

• Collaborate with a Writer partner to ideate and create work that delivers on client goals, both strategically and creatively.
• Work alongside the Associate Creative Director team to actually make the work — overseeing and collaborating with the Production Department to keep the integrity of the creative.
• Be client-facing and be able to present work to clients, clearly verbalizing the essence of the ideas.
• We’re seeking someone who is dedicated to making innovative work that stirs shit up, across the advertising industry and culture at large
• The ideal candidate should have experience with integrated campaign work and bring holistic thinking to executions
• Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they are working with
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plus
• Advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Ability to craft internal / external presentations and present in an engaging way
• 1.5+ years of experience in Art Direction and conceptual creative work in an advertising agency
• Strong understanding of graphic design, photography, illustration, and typography
• Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices
• Familiarity with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative execution
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry
• First successes in “big idea” generation for client brands
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communicator