Senior Art Director

At HLK, Senior Art Directors are the drivers of breakthrough creative. You’ll concept and lead the visual expression of big ideas across channels, ensuring the work is not only beautiful, but smart, strategic, and effective. You’ll partner closely with Copywriters and strategists to craft integrated campaigns that surprise and move audiences, while mentoring junior creatives along the way. Your leadership will help shape both the work and the creative culture of HLK.

If You’re Someone Who

… thrives on solving complex challenges with bold ideas

… brings vision and clarity to creative teams

… values collaboration but can confidently lead the room

… cares deeply about craft and consistency while pushing boundaries

… knows how to elevate individual tactics while owning the big picture

This is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and development of original, integrated creative ideas across multiple clients.
• Consistently deliver work that is strategically sharp, on-brand, and executed with excellence including print, video, digital, social, motion/animation, websites, presentations and more.
• Present work with confidence and clarity to clients and internal teams, telling a compelling story.
• Partner with Copywriters, Producers, Strategists, and Account leads to ensure the work ladders up to business objectives.
• Maintain a strong point of view on the work and push for brave, unexpected solutions.
• Steward brand guidelines while knowing when and how to evolve them.
• Balance hands-on execution with leadership and oversight.
• Embrace feedback and use it to refine and elevate your work
• Take personal accountability for delivering high-quality work on time
• Contribute to agency culture by championing creative excellence and “what’s possible” thinking.