Art Director

About The Kitchen North America

The Kitchen North America is a collaborative team combining creativity, production, data analysis, and social expertise to deliver innovative ideas across various media including social and television. The team moves rapidly in response to cultural trends and events, crafting ideas that go beyond social media to engage audiences nationwide and generate significant media exposure.

Our team boasts international acclaim, having received awards from Cannes, One Show, and recognition as Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year. We strive to create groundbreaking work, pushing creative boundaries to shape the future of the advertising industry.

Role Overview

As an Art Director, you will act as a cultural observer and visual storyteller, providing creative solutions under fast-paced conditions. You will blend craftsmanship with cultural relevance to create impactful, memorable work that gains recognition and wide sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative creative concepts across social media, digital, film, and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate with writers, strategists, producers, and creative directors to bring ideas to fruition.
• Interpret and transform cultural trends and immediate events into compelling, brand-appropriate creative work.
• Guide the visual style and quality of projects from concept to final execution, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Present creative ideas effectively to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Engage cross-disciplinary teams to generate attention-grabbing work that drives engagement and achieves results.
• Remain current on new platforms, technologies, and creative trends.

Experience and Skills Required

• At least 3 years of experience in art direction or related creative roles.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating concept-driven, culturally attuned creative across multiple channels.
• Ability to originate original ideas both within briefs and independently.
• Deep knowledge of social-first creative strategies and cross-platform idea migration.
• Exceptional design skills including typography and visual storytelling.
• Capability to produce high-quality work efficiently in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative attitude paired with clear communication abilities.
• Strong curiosity about current culture, trends, and audience interests.
• Background in fast-moving agency or in-house creative settings.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is expected to be between $73,000 and $90,000, depending on factors such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and internal equity. This salary is base pay and does not include additional benefits offered by The Kitchen’s total rewards package.