Mid - Senior Art Director
Latitude is a strategic creative agency committed to using business as a force for good. We’re women owned – and fiercely independent. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on breakthrough creative with world-class brands. You’ll contribute to a culture that values innovation, integrity and growth and help us continue to push boundaries to ignite extraordinary growth for our clients.
Position Overview: Latitude is looking for a big-ideas thinker, strategic visual storyteller, and creative visionary who thrives on developing bold, integrated campaigns across today’s diverse media landscape. You have an eye for design, a passion for storytelling, and a talent for turning insights and trends into breakthrough creative work. Whether it’s a brand or social campaign, experiential activation, or digital-first strategy, you champion big ideas and ensure their seamless execution across every touchpoint.
Your craftsmanship is matched by your ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate. From conceptualizing attention-grabbing visuals to refining the smallest details, you are a key force in shaping work that resonates with audiences and makes a lasting impact. You bring energy, motivation, and positivity to every project, fostering a culture where great ideas thrive.
[Note: Even if you fall below or above the required experience, do not hesitate to introduce yourself by applying.]
If You Are:
A big thinker who translates brand strategies into impactful, visually stunning campaigns.
A natural collaborator who thrives on teamwork and builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
A creative leader with an obsession for design, craft, and attention to detail, always striving for best-in-class work.
A source of energy, inspiration, and positivity, always pushing creative boundaries while keeping the team motivated and engaged.
We want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities:
- Big Ideas, Beautifully Executed: Champion the art direction of a campaign from concept to completion, ensuring ideas shine across every touchpoint.
- Conceptual Leadership: Develop and execute innovative, integrated ideas across digital, social, video, print, experiential, and audio, ensuring alignment with brand strategies.
- Collaborative Creativity: Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, and account teams to create cohesive campaigns that are on time, on budget, and on brief.
- Client Partnership: Present ideas confidently, take feedback constructively, and push for work that makes an impact.
- Mentorship & Growth: Guide and inspire junior team members, offering feedback and fostering a collaborative, creative-first culture.
- Executional Excellence: Oversee the visual execution of campaigns, ensuring consistency, quality, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Market Awareness: Stay informed on cultural, industry, and design trends, bringing fresh ideas and strategic insights to every project.
- New Business Contributions: Participate in pitches and creative communications to help win new business and grow the agency’s portfolio.
- Positive Energy: Act as a source of inspiration and motivation, contributing to a fun, dynamic team culture that thrives on big thinking and bold ideas.
Qualifications:
- A strong, award-winning portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and traditional media.
- 4-8+ years of experience in art direction within an agency or similar creative environment.
- Exceptional design skills and conceptual thinking, with a mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more).
- Proven ability to develop and execute work across a variety of media channels, including TV, online and social content, and experiential platforms.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- AI-savvy and always exploring, you’re eager to experiment with emerging AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a flexible, solution-focused mindset.
- Passion for mentorship, creative excellence, and fostering a positive team culture.
- Award-show recognition is a plus. A passion for work that resonates with culture is a must.
The expected salary range for this role is $80,000 to $115,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and overall fit.