As an Art Director, you will lead creative projects, guiding visual direction and mentoring designers while collaborating with various teams to create innovative designs.
Who We Are
Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is innovative. We are a curious bunch that loves to think big, continuously learn, and create. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our five offices, from hanging with our office dogs to happy hour Thursdays, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for one month a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Mexico and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a talented and conceptually-driven Art Director to join our creative team. You’ll lead creative work across a range of projects – from high-profile campaigns, experiential activations to digital platforms, microsites, and more. This is a hands-on role where you’ll guide the visual direction, mentor designers, and collaborate with strategists, producers, developers, and clients to bring bold ideas to life.
Your creative vision will help shape the look, feel, and storytelling across projects – whether you're pitching new concepts, refining campaign systems, or leading design teams through execution. If you’re ready to level up and do career-defining work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Define and lead the visual direction for campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
- 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
- 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 in an agency, studio, or creative environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity
- A strong portfolio that showcases a blend of conceptual thinking, design craft, and digital experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant tools
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and digital production processes
- A refined eye for typography, layout, and composition
- Excellent communication and presentation skills—confident in articulating your ideas and direction
- An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving
- Passion for innovation, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries
Equal Opportunity
At 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.
To Apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.
Top Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
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