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Art Director

Razorfish
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

As an Art Director, you will lead the visual development of creative campaigns, defining look and feel, creating lockups, developing storyboards, and shaping visual narratives across media. Working closely with a copywriter, you’ll craft cohesive, persuasive campaigns that align with brand strategy and effectively communicate the intended message to the target audience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with copywriters to develop compelling, on-brand creative concepts.
  • Execute visual design across print, digital, social, and broadcast media.
  • Work under the direction of a creative lead across a variety of projects, including:
    • Digital, social, and owned content
    • Support of local industry events and sponsorships
    • Local editorial content
    • Employee events
    • Client internal communications
    • Web production
    • Legally mandated materials
  • Present creative ideas and campaign concepts to internal teams and clients.
  • Ensure all visual elements align with brand guidelines, strategy, and objectives.
  • Support finalization of visuals for each execution, ensuring consistency and polish.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Stay current on design trends, advertising techniques, and industry best practices.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communications, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in art direction or design within an agency or creative environment.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-quality design across media.
  • Proficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including copywriters, designers, strategists, and clients.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
  • Solid understanding of branding, marketing, and advertising principles.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for craft.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • General understanding of the digital landscape, including online campaigns, web experiences, and social media.
  • Enthusiasm, strong ideas, and a deep appreciation for the details.
  • Please provide portfolio link and resume when applying*

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $73,815- $110,775 per year. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be January 30th, 2026.

Salary : $73,815 - $110,775

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