Art Director, Social

We are marketing strategists, communications specialists, graphic designers, event coordinators, digital analysts, copywriters, multimedia producers, and more. But above all, we are Athena.

Do you enjoy working with a top-notch team and being part of a growing, passionate, and forward-thinking company? Athena is on its way to becoming the best and most intensive high-touch consulting group in the country. Our exceptionally high standards and whole-brain, full spectrum approach has earned us an enviable reputation across multiple industries and fueled our impressive growth. Athena brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make even complex matters engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Athena is looking for an Social Art Director to join our Creative Agency.

The Campaign Team within our Creative Group produces thoughtful and elevated creative to represent a Fortune 30 brand across different mediums. We’re looking for a motivated social media art director who engages with targeted audiences and has a comprehensive understanding of various social media platforms (paid and organic media).

The candidate should have a range of skills and be comfortable with visual design and typography as well as video and photography content. This job requires a level of quickness, so the ideal candidate should be able to quickly ideate, design and/or shoot photos, videos, or layouts in a fast-paced environment.

This person should possess the ability to translate interesting and often complex ideas to life.

While their focus will be on social media and will work in tandem with a copywriter, we see the role as broader - collaborating with other teams within the Creative Group.

If you have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail and craft, we would love to know more about you. And if you already have a copywriter partner, let us know.

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• Strong portfolio that shows range, with examples of multi-platform, social media work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Additional or developing design skills (e.g., animation, photo editing, etc.) are a plus
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, working knowledge of Figma, and ability in photo editing/colorizing.
• Strong understanding of composition, with an eye for detail while following brand guidelines
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects at once
• Responsible for the overall visual aspects of a campaign and will coordinate the work of other artistic or design staff
• Has the ability to be future thinking and strategic
• Has an energetic and optimistic attitude and cares about creating powerful work.
• Has a self-motivated, proactive, strategic mentality.
• Combines campaign concepts and high-level visual design.
• Has hands-on proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud software (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Delivers conceptual, platform-driven work with superior design in a broad range of media. Especially film, video, animation, and social.
• Designs comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables.
• Collaborates with Copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals work in unison to make the creative as powerful and captivating as possible.
• Experience with animation and 3D software is a plus.

Requirements

And should have the following experience and skills:

• 5+ years of experience
• Previous agency experience is necessary, ideally supporting a corporate brand
• Highly motivated, self-starter, with a conceptual mind
• Experience working as part of an Art Director / Copywriter team
• Demonstrates attention to detail, personal organization, and interpersonal skills
• Solid organization and time management skills
• Desire to work in a fast paced, innovative, and collaborative environment

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment
  

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is within a rapidly growing creative department and the right candidate can excel, produce great work, and have an immediate impact on Athena’s creative product culture and growth.

Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Let’s get started.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.