Sr. Art Director

Known is looking for a talented and multidisciplinary Sr. Art Director to join the Studios practice. The Sr. Art Director will be responsible for concepting and creating outstanding, innovative brand designs for social, digital and print executions primarily, as well as web, video, and brand design. Candidates may be located in Los Angeles, New York or remotely. Note: This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Concept and create outstanding art direction and brand designs for digital, social, print/OOH and video
• Enhance our clients’ brand experience through innovative, cutting edge, multidisciplinary art direction and design executions that exceed expectations
• Leverage talent for visual design and art direction to contribute to holistic experiences that solve for business goals
• Maintain a level of creative excellence strategically and executionally
• Be an antenna for outside inspiration, bringing new thinking & ideas into the Creative department
• Work closely with Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to develop and bring concepts to life through engaging design and animation executions
• Build client presentations and templates for pitches and client meetings on a case by case basis
• Consistently communicate with project owners regarding project status and challenges
• Provide technical input and advice on projects as required to achieve high quality

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/WHO YOU ARE

• You have a BA in design or other related field
• You have 6-8+ years of professional experience working in art direction/design at an advertising agency or in house creative team
• You have knowledge of leading AI software/platforms, i.e. Midjourney
• You have experience working on brand/visual/digital/social design projects; motion design skills preferred
• You have a superior design eye and a solid understanding of fundamental disciplines of design as well as design trends, specifically across brand design, type, layout, image composition, and infographic design
• You have expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite. - You are able to work quickly and can remain extremely detail-oriented even while working across multiple projects/deadlines
• Strong work ethic, adaptable to ever-changing hours and demands, with ability to refocus and develop options for quick changes in projects
• Self-driven, eager to learn and goal-oriented

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave
• Company-wide events and retreats

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values. This is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws.***

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