Now Hiring: Senior Art Director

Did you get into this industry to push boundaries and use creativity as a force for good? At Preston Spire, we are a fiercely independent, employee-owned agency built on the belief that when good wins, we all win. We turn a brand’s authentic good into its most powerful competitive advantage—supercharging growth through bold ideas, contagious positivity, and a relentless commitment to doing what’s right for our clients, not some faceless holding company. We surround ourselves with smart, curious people who want to make meaningful work that commands attention and creates real impact. If that sounds like you, our Senior Art Director position could be a perfect fit.

What we need from a Senior Art Director

At Preston Spire, a Senior Art Director is a masterful visual storyteller responsible for consistently delivering brand-building, conceptual ideas and executing high-caliber creative across all media platforms. You will expertly partner with nationally recognized, award-winning copywriters to bring ridiculously big ideas to life, from initial concept to polished, final execution, with a strong emphasis on innovative digital and social experiences. This role requires you to lead by example, mentor junior creatives, and maintain a passion for pushing boundaries while keeping all work strategically sound.

• Conceive and develop innovative ideas, and visual stylistic direction in partnership with a copywriter teammate.
• Translate big ideas into high-quality, executed creative work for print, broadcast, experiential, and all digital channels, including social media.
• Create engaging social creative that resonates with target audiences, aligns with brand voice, and leverages the latest platform features and trends.
• Articulate what drives engagement on social platforms and translate those insights into compelling, platform-specific creative work.
• Oversee projects from strategic concept development to final completion, including attending and directing photo shoots and video/broadcast production.
• Present and sell creative concepts to internal teams and clients in a confident, professional, and persuasive manner.
• Collaborate closely and professionally with Account, Strategy, Production, and Project Management teams to ensure creative products are delivered on time and on budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends, technology, pop culture, and best practices in social media, digital, and design.
• Mentor and provide direction and constructive feedback to Art Directors, Designers, and other team members, fostering their growth and skill development.
• Manage and gracefully prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal experience

• Years of experience and industry background
  
  • 4+ years of creative experience as an Art Director, preferably in an advertising agency or design firm.
  • An online portfolio showcasing award-winning creative work with versatility across all media, demonstrating originality, problem-solving and a range of concepts from digital and social to print and video.
  • Experience overseeing the concept and execution of digital work, campaigns, websites, and social media assets.
• Technical or creative skills
  
  • Expert-level Art Direction skills, visual stylistic direction, and the ability to design when needed.
  • Thorough understanding of photography, typography, layout, and printing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop unique, award-winning quality communications.
  • Digital-first mindset with experience concepting and producing social assets.
• Tools, platforms, certifications
  
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Working knowledge of the Google  Suite, especially Google Docs, and Google Slides.
  • Familiarity with Canva and CapCut is highly desirable for quick content creation.
• Soft skills, leadership potential, mindset
  
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and delegate responsibilities to designers.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and defend creative rationale.
  • Highly motivated, ambitious, and passionate about pushing for original and courageous ideas.
  • A collaborative team player with a positive and constructive attitude, even under pressure.
  • Ability to accept and interpret feedback well, applying it to refine concepts.

What makes Preston Spire special

• Thrive Culture that attracts and unleashes the most ambitious and successful talent in the industry
• Proud 2024 & 2025 Ad Age Best Places to Work winner
• Independent agency, making decisions that are right for our people, our agency and our clients
• Employee owned, everyone leads from where they are
• Values obsessed – Our CO-OP values are Courage, Openness, Originality and Positivity
• Relentlessly curious and always working to be better
• Positive work environment where everyone assumes the best of each other
• Encourage diversity and empower all to lead and contribute
• Healthy work-life balance and a fun atmosphere
• Belief in doing the right thing for our clients, our community and the world
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What it looks like to be a team member at Preston Spire

• This position is based in Minneapolis
• We embrace a hybrid work model, with three days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days remote (Tuesday and Friday)
• Preston Spire offers flexible time off and many other competitive benefits
• We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability, we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
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Role specifics:

• Title: Senior Art Director
• Department: Creative
• Reports to: Creative Director
• Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Travel expectations: Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and production.
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000
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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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