art director
atl
Dalton is seeking an Art Director in our Atlanta office to lead bold, integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, video, and experiential. In this role, you’ll concept and direct big ideas, guide designers and junior creatives, oversee shoots, and present work that inspires clients and teams alike, all while pushing creative boundaries and delivering results.
qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in art direction, design, or related creative roles, preferably within an advertising or creative agency
- Bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, fine arts, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaign work across digital, social, video, experiential, and traditional channels
- High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
- Experience leading photo and video shoots, from pre-production through post
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative thinking to clients and internal teams
- Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and inspiring junior creatives
- Please note: Portfolio/work samples are required for consideration and must be submitted at the time of application
responsibilities
- Lead the visual development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, print, and experiential platforms
- Translate client business goals and brand strategy into bold, innovative creative concepts.
- Partner closely with copywriters, strategists, and account leads to shape campaign ideas from pitch to production
- Provide clear creative direction, mentorship, and feedback to designers, editors, junior art directors, and freelancers
- Ensure all creative output meets the agency’s standards for originality, craft, and effectiveness.
- Oversee photo and video shoots, including directing photographers, stylists, editors, and motion teams
- Present concepts and final work persuasively to clients, articulating rationale and creative strategy.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing high-level vision with attention to detail
- Stay ahead of design, tech, and cultural trends to bring fresh, modern ideas into the work
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and inspiring creative culture within the team
wellness and benefit offerings
- Flexible work schedule with remote work one day per week (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
- Dog-friendly office; Bring your Bestie to work!
- Paid cell phone service + discounted new phone
- Subsidized covered parking
- 10 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year's
- Flexible PTO
- 401k plan with automatic company match
- Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
- Medical, dental and vision insurance for employee + dependents
- HSA option (only w/ High-Deductible medical plan)
- A fun, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment
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