Art Director - Thinkingbox

Who We AreHi! We're Thinkingbox, the brief to built agency. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we're already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration. From hanging out with our office dogs to enjoying Thursday happy hours, we keep our work environment vibrant, welcoming, and fun. Each year, we also encourage our people to spend a month exploring the world, whether that means working from another office or even from the beaches of Mexico, to expand their perspectives and bring fresh inspiration back to the team.
The OpportunityWe're looking for a talented and conceptually-driven Art Director to join our creative team, leading work across digital and experiential campaigns. You'll help concept and shape creative across a range of projects, from high-profile integrated campaigns and immersive activations to digital platforms, microsites, video-first executions and more. You'll be involved from the early stages of conceptualization and ideation, developing creative ideas and pitch decks, while also bringing those ideas to life through strong design and visual direction.
This is a hands-on role where you'll continue to design, develop and present creative concepts, guide other designers, and collaborate with strategists, producers, developers, and clients to bring bold ideas to life. You'll help define how brands show up across both physical and digital touchpoints, balancing strong conceptual thinking with thoughtful design craft and execution.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and contribute to conceptual ideas, creative directions, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
Define and lead the visual direction for campaigns, experiences, and digital work from concept through final delivery
Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to internal teams and clients
Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights and concepts into powerful creative
Oversee and guide designers through execution, giving thoughtful and constructive feedback
Stay hands-on in the design process, creating key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets
Push the creative vision of each project from pitch to final delivery
Maintain a strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
Stay on top of design trends, emerging tech, and visual culture to inform your work
Support production efforts by creating style guides, specs, and clear design documentation
Help shape Thinkingbox's creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience working as a designer in an agency, studio, or creative environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity
A strong portfolio that showcases exceptional design craft, conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience
Experience developing creative concepts and pitch decks, and confidently presenting ideas to internal teams and clients
A strong understanding of visual storytelling, typography, layout, composition, and design systems
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and digital production processes
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate your ideas and creative direction
An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving
Passion for innovation, storytelling, design, and pushing creative boundaries
Additional Info
Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
$95,000 - $115,000 a year
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.
Equal OpportunityAt Thinkingbox, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength - it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.
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