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Senior Art Director Jobs in United States at dotdotdash
About dotdotdash
dotdotdash is an experience innovation agency leading brands into new spaces. We thrive at the intersection of culture and technology — crafting distinctive, connected and impactful customer experiences across the entire brand ecosystem.
At dotdotdash, we are more than marketers; we are explorers, innovators and creators of what’s next. Our name, inspired by morse code — a simple yet revolutionary medium of communication — reflects the core of what we create: multisensory experiences that communicate brand messages people can see, touch, hear and interact with. Narratives that resonate and empower audiences to engage and spread on their own terms. We’re seeking to grow our team with individuals who share our passion for tangible creativity, our commitment to pushing boundaries, and our belief in the power of participatory experiences. At the heart of everything we do are the principles that guide how we create and collaborate:
• Play. We embrace curiosity, experimentation and fun in our work and our partnerships.
• Take Risks. We challenge the status quo and take informed risks to push boundaries.
• Stay Humble. We lead through example, listening and learning.
• Adapt. We evolve at the pace of culture and technology.
• Be Diligent. We commit to persistence and details through delivery.
Senior Art Directors at dotdotdash are hands-on makers, thinkers, and storytellers who craft compelling creative narratives and develop integrated campaigns across experiential, digital, content, and emerging media. They approach projects with an innovative mindset, extending a brand’s visual language into new formats, platforms and experiences. They care deeply about how something looks — and how it works and is experienced. They are on top of culture, curious about emerging technology and AI, and driven to create work that sparks wonder and engagement. They understand that incredible work is elevated with impeccable attention to detail, while keeping sight of the big picture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the development of creative concepts and executions for integrated and non-traditional campaigns spanning digital, experiential, content, and innovation-driven projects.
• Own projects from concept through execution, proactively solving creative challenges and delivering strategically sound, client-ready work.
• Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, and strategists to develop ideas and bring them to life with exceptional craft and fidelity.
• Translate brand strategy and visual language into engaging experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire audiences.
• Ensure creative excellence across all deliverables while adhering to the creative brief, brand standards, and product guidelines.
• Adapt across disciplines including art direction, design, digital, social, and experiential to develop thoughtful, innovative solutions.
• Help steward and evolve an emerging brand by shaping consistent creative expression across channels and platforms.
• Stay current with cultural trends, emerging technology, and new creative tools to continuously push the work forward.
• Communicate project progress clearly, anticipate challenges, and help keep work moving on time and on budget.
• Inspire teammates through curiosity, experimentation, and a strong maker mentality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 8+ years of creative industry experience (or relevant equivalent), with at least 3+ years as an art director (or comparable level). Agency experience preferred
• Proven Success – A portfolio of culturally relevant and visually impactful work. A record of successfully concepting and executing an array of professional and personal projects.
• Excellent Direction: Concepting, Campaign, Art Direction, Experiential, Environmental, Social, Digital and Content Production
• A strong aesthetic POV and the ability to communicate conceptual and visual direction using multiple formats (storyboards, mood boards, color / lighting / materials palettes, etc)
• Strong visual storytelling ability – you can convey a cohesive narrative using a variety of visual means: sketches, comps, renderings, storyboards, animatics, user flow, etc)
• Confident Presenter – ability to comfortably lead an audience and communicate complex ideas in ways that are compelling and simple to understand (both virtually and in-person)
• Knowledgeable in leveraging AI tools and platforms to enhance creative ideation, streamline workflows, and elevate execution
• Strong expertise in design tools (Figma, Adobe Suite) and an understanding of motion, 3D, and emerging technologies.
As part of Omnicom Advertising Group, we combine boutique service and craft with the reach and resources of a global network.
Our Pulse.
dotdotdash is where creativity meets reality and ideas take tangible form. We are rooted in making and producing, combining emerging media and technology to take informed risks and create industry firsts. Whether crafting campaigns, digital products or transformative experiences, our joy and passion has always been in the interplay between thinking and doing, between imagining what’s possible and then actually making it real.
Our People.
dotdotdash is a home for dreamers, makers, and disruptors who challenge the status quo and collaborate with curiosity and courage. Here, we don’t just make a living being creative; we live to create. We don’t just deliver work to satisfy scope, we create work that goes beyond, to shift perspectives and influence the future. Our passion drives us to push boundaries, exceed expectations, and build something we and our clients can genuinely be proud of.
Our Purpose.
dotdotdash is where innovation matters and is valued if it inspires change. It’s not just about what we make; it’s about why it's being made. From ephemeral experiences to permanent products, we are guided to combine art and advertising to create something larger than ourselves — for our clients and their audiences — building connections and leaving a legacy of impact and possibility.
Title: Senior Art Director
Company: dotdotdash
Location: United States
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