What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at Daniel Brian Advertising?
About Daniel Brian & Associates:
Here at DBA, we are a diverse group of artists, inventors, strategic thinkers, brand architects, bookworms, and innovators who empower brands to change the world. Think about brands that make you smile. Visualize the brands that stand for your greatest ideals – your family, your values, or the active lifestyle you want to live. Consistently driven by a passionate purpose, these brands earn emotional connections beyond the transaction and consistently dominate in market share and sales. The work we produce outwardly is a direct reflection of the family atmosphere we have created within. We strive to empower each other as we grow our own brand.
With a growing roster of well-known national and regional clients, we are now looking to fill our next important role:
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a hands-on, concept-driven Art Director who will bring big ideas and a strong visual voice to life across multiple platforms — from digital campaigns and broadcasts to branding and print.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our Creative Director and the broader creative team to develop breakthrough concepts that align with strategy, inspire audiences, and deliver results for our client partners.
This is a role where you will be encouraged to actively learn, grow your craft, and contribute to the creative excellence of the agency.
- Motion graphics and 2D/3D animation direction ( Animate, After-Effects, Figma/-Bannerify)
- Layout design and digital publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, FIGMA)
- Storyboarding and visual development
- Brand design and visual systems
- Team leadership and creative review
- File prep and production for digital and print media
- Contribute to internal culture through creative input, collaboration, and passion for great work
- Stay current on trends in design, advertising, and technology
- Attend internal status meetings and internal reviews
- Support new business efforts by contributing to pitches and creative presentations
- Work a minimum of three days in the office per week for the full working day
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Keynote and Google platforms
- Experience leading creative for both digital and traditional media
- Experience collaborating across departments
- Background in agency or fast-paced creative environments preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Art Direction, Graphic Design or related field
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in graphic design/art direction with agency experience
- Live our values:
- Celebration Inspires Excellence - Honor is for Everyone - Integrity Always Wins - Love is Our Only Rule - Disruption is a Good Thing
- Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and eagerness to learn, adopt new technologies and solutions, and take on new opportunities
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with teammates
- You will be both creative and analytical – above all, you will be open to new ideas and not afraid to learn and challenge the norm
- You will have a passion for what you do