Art Director (Performance Creative)

TL;DR

Art Director (Performance Creative): Leading design strategy and production for search and social clients with an accent on AI-integrated workflows and performance-driven creative systems. Focus on building scalable ad assets, managing production teams, and optimizing creative effectiveness through rapid testing and automation.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Company

A modern marketing collective supporting specialized agencies with shared infrastructure, advanced technology, and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

What you will do

• Translate client goals into clear creative hypotheses and lightweight prototypes.
• Lead the creation of AI-generated and traditional assets including static, motion, and short-form video.
• Manage a small group of freelancers, including scoping, feedback, and budget tracking.
• Maintain prompt libraries, guardrails, and quality assurance standards.
• Partner with account and media teams to analyze KPIs and iterate on creative performance.
• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements to increase speed and efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• 2–3+ years of experience in art direction with a proven track record of moving KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and thoughtful promptcraft.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe CC with experience building design systems.
• Familiarity with platform specifications for Meta, TikTok, Google, and YouTube.
• Experience managing freelancers or a small production team.

Nice to have

• Branding experience.
• Automation or scripting skills.
• Motion and video workflow expertise.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative ecosystem backed by AI-powered capabilities.
• Focus on professional growth and career development.
• Culture of curiosity and innovation.
• Opportunity to shape growth strategies for ambitious brands.

Hiring process

• Application must include a portfolio link, a brief note on AI/design system experience, and a one-page cover letter.
• Failure to include a cover letter will result in the application not being reviewed.