Senior Art Director

ABOUT GRATSY

Gratsy is a female-founded experiential marketing agency that brings brands to life through unforgettable product experiences. We don't just market products - we put them directly into consumers' hands and create moments they actually remember.

From highly targeted direct-to-home sample boxes to immersive live events, pop-ups, and retail takeovers, plus buzz-worthy celebrity and talent partnerships, we manage every detail from concept to execution.

If you're excited by bold ideas, fast pace, and turning brands into real-world experiences that spark connection and loyalty - you'll fit right in.

GRATSY MANTRAS

• It's a great day to have a great day!
• Customer service is FREE! It's free to be nice to people.
• Pay attention to the details, have a plan b and c!
• Be open to trying anything once, but maybe not a second time.
• Don't settle for BASIC. If it can shoot confetti, why not?!

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Art Director is a creative leader, mentor, and owner of creative excellence at Gratsy. This role is responsible not only for producing exceptional creative work, but for shaping ideas, elevating craft, guiding teams, and connecting creative decisions to business strategy.

The Senior Art Director operates as a conceptual powerhouse and cross-functional partner, leads creative work from kickoff through execution, presents to clients, and may manage and develop less tenured creatives. This role carries accountability for creative quality, consistency, and leadership performance. Responsibilities include and are not limited to the below:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead concept development from brief through execution
• Bring original, strategic ideas to brainstorms and pitches
• Connect creative decisions back to client goals and shopper strategy
• Execute and oversee high-level creative across all mediums
• Ensure visual systems scale across campaigns and channels
• Maintain a consistently high creative bar across projects
• Participate in new business pitches
• Present creative concepts internally and externally
• Help craft compelling presentation decks that tell a clear story
• Partner closely with, Client Services, Sales, Events, Copy, Production, and more
• Attend kickoff and cross-functional status meetings
• Ensure creative consistency across teams and projects
• Understand how creative work ties to, revenue, scope, timelines, and resource planning
• Manage time accurately and model strong adoption and operational discipline
• Mentor less tenured Art Directors and Associate Art Directors
• Provide clear, constructive feedback
• Support onboarding and skill development of less tenured creatives
• May lead and manage direct reports, including:
  • Regular 1:1s
  • Growth conversations
  • Performance feedback
  • Time approval and pay-for-performance input
• Core Values: Exhibit exemplary alignment with our core values, mission, and vision here at Gratsy.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONRELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associates or bachelors degree preferred.
• 7 years of professional experience in a similar role at an agency or experiential marketing firm
• 1 year of professional experience in a senior role with mentoring or leadership responsibilities
• Portfolio required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced conceptual and design expertise
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills
• Proven ability to lead without ego and give actionable feedback
• Comfort with 3D rendering software (preferably Blender), AI software, and other emerging creative tools
• Shopper marketing and experiential expertise strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions
• A valid driver's license and the ability to be covered under the Gratsy's insurance policy are required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS

You may be responsible for the performance and success of direct reports and indirect reports while helping the team continue to grow and scale. You will also interact daily with coworkers, customers, vendors, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and see using close- and/or distance-vision, and use their hands to touch, grasp, or type. Enter and locate information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Presents information to small or large groups. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with their hands and arms, walk, and lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

TRAVEL

Travel: Some domestic travel may occur, up to but not limited to 10% of any given month.

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Enjoy our hybrid onsite environment! This position will be located in the company's HQ. Team members based out of this location work in the Gratsy Bentonville, AR office at a minimum Tuesday through Thursday, and remotely on Monday and Friday, depending on business needs.

401(k) PLAN

Eligible employees can voluntarily participate in the Company's 401(k) plan where Gratsy matches employee contributions, dollar-for-dollar (100%) up to the first 4% of your annual salary.

PAID TIME OFF/COMPANY HOLIDAYS

Gratsy offers various types of time away! Each year we offer eligible employees 10 paid observed holidays, and an additional 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO/vacay time) annually. We also offer generous flexible time off during the holiday season!

BENEFITS

Gratsy offers two medical plans to pick from, vision and dental plans. Gratsy also fully pays for your short-term disability, long-term disability, and a life insurance policy. In addition to these, we also offer a fringe benefit for wellness and other supportive benefits to all eligible Gratsy team members!