Junior Art Director

Bakery Agency is currently seeking in Austin for a conceptual, collaborative, and energetic Junior Art Director. This role is perfect for someone who has learned the ropes of an agency structure through previous agency internships and is looking for a chance to exhibit their ambitious ideas and outstanding design judgment.

Our Junior ADs work collaboratively with a Junior Copywriter partner to achieve the highest possible standards for creative solutions across all channels.

About Us

Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Johnnie Walker, Nike, Shiner Beer and DeLorean Motors to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022 and 2024 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.

Responsibilities

• Develop brave, smart ideas that are on strategy
• Work collaboratively with a creative partner to concept and execute original ideas in an efficient, organized way
• Lead and contribute to the design of a variety of creative materials for brand campaigns, social media efforts, and digital efforts
• Present ideas to internal teams in a strategic, comprehensive manner in order to sell them through
• Ensure all work is visually impeccable
• Take direction and guidance from creative leaders on the development of your work and the best paths to rework or improve it
• Have a focused eye for innovation, informing the company of the next biggest thing that can positively affect our client's business
• Elevate your creative partner's work the way we expect them to elevate yours
• Form a relationship of respect and trust with your senior team

Requirements

• 0 to approximately 1 year of experience at a creative agency; internship experience at respected agencies.
• Portfolio of work demonstrating expertise in conceptual thinking and visual design
• A restlessly creative mind is a must! At Bakery we’re asked to innovate on a regular basis, not tread the beaten path. This means you must have opinions and ideas, along with a voice to express them properly and within the context of a brief
• Good understanding of how an agency creative team functions
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• A ton of energy and passion for creative agency work
• Hungry to constantly listen, learn, and grow
• Excellent oral and written skills
• General knowledge of tech platforms and their limitations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
• Annual Retreats
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• Snacks, Meals and Drinks
• No Time Tracking!