Attic Salt is a US-based branding studio hyper-focused on crafting disruptive identities for visionaries, challengers, and change makers. We believe that a brand's identity has the power to transform a business, disrupt industries, build community, and shape the future.
We're seeking an inspiring design leader who will take complete ownership of our studio's design work while simultaneously cultivating a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence. This is a pivotal role, as you will be our first official Art Director and play a key part in shaping our agency's creative output.
💪 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are a charismatic communicator who knows exactly how to get people on board with your bold ideas. While you're an excellent brand designer, your real superpower is your strategic mindset and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team to craft visual identity systems that deliver on the unique goals of every project.
You embrace bold, disruptive thinking and work hard to craft results everyone can be proud of. You're committed to making great work with an even greater impact and never settle for ordinary.
⚠️ ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVES (Please read carefully)
- 5+ years of experience in a senior design leadership role within a recognizable branding agency
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a remote team of designers
- Keen ability to translate business strategy into compelling visual storytelling and brand design systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to clients and internal stakeholders
- A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in brand identity development
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented. Include the word "Tacos" somewhere in your application and earn yourself some bonus points
✅ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and inspire the design team in the development and execution of visual identity systems, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand strategies
- Participate in and lead discovery activities to extract critical insights from clients that will shape the future of their brand's creative and art direction
- Oversee the entire design process, from concept to completion, including the implementation of visual identity systems across all brand touchpoints (print & digital)
- Collaborate with the entire creative team, including strategist, copywriter, and project manager, to deliver cohesive and impactful creative solutions
- Present design concepts to clients, articulating the vision and strategy behind the work
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously elevate the quality of our creative output
- Mentor and guide your team, fostering a culture of creativity and professional growth
💰 WHY JOIN US
- Fully remote position
- Opportunity to shape the future of design at Attic Salt and help us reach our vision of becoming one of most sought-after branding studios in the world
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that values respect, creativity, and growth
- Competitive salary (based on location & experience)
- 3 weeks PTO
- New client referral commission
- $1000 continuing education credit
Sound like something you want to be a part of? Join the brand revolution.
💬 WEB & SOCIAL LINKS
- https://atticsalt.co
- https://www.instagram.com/atticsaltco
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/atticsaltbranding
