Art Director (AI)

TL;DR

Art Director (AI): Developing culture-forward creative campaigns and social-first content with an accent on hands-on production, visual storytelling, and AI-enhanced workflows. Focus on managing projects from concept to delivery within a fast-paced social newsroom environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Salary: $68,000 - $76,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global specialist in designing and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to drive creative efficiency.

What you will do

• Concept culture-forward ideas and activations for social-first audiences across digital and traditional platforms.
• Operate in a social newsroom to identify and respond to real-time cultural moments.
• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality photo and video content.
• Partner with Social Strategists to shape creative content strategies for organic and paid channels.
• Present and articulate creative concepts to Creative Directors and brand teams.
• Manage multiple projects from brief through final delivery while maintaining brand consistency.

Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and hands-on production craft.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) or Final Cut Pro.
• Experience working in a social-first or newsroom-style creative environment.
• Proficiency with Gen AI tools to enhance output quality and production efficiency.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and apply human judgment.
• Must be based in Chicago, Illinois, for hybrid work requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive working environment valuing individual differences and neurodivergence.
• Commitment to sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets.
• Opportunities to work with over 300 global brands.
• Focus on continuous learning and professional development.
• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to pro-inclusive and anti-racist practices.