Art Director

Overview

Be True, Have Fun, Do the Unexpected.

Our client, a Denver-based creative agency specializing in branding, marketing, and placemaking, is seeking a highly creative and digitally native Art Director to join their team. They develop and guide brands for places – reinvigorated downtown districts, emerging communities, and even whole new regions. They love culture and community, strive to make a real difference, and approach their work with a spirit of fun, creativity, and dedication.

About the Role:

As an Art Director, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the visual language of our client’s brands. You’ll translate concepts into innovative visual executions across both digital and traditional media, ensuring a superior level of craft in all marketing channels.

What You’ll Do:

• Conceptualize and execute visually compelling designs for a diverse range of projects, including:
  • Digital: Content development, animation, motion graphics, video editing, social media posts, email campaigns, websites, online ads.
  • Traditional: Print ads, high-end collateral (brochures, booklets, etc.), signage, outdoor advertising, environmental design, brand identity development.
• Codify the visual language of campaigns and brands, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients to understand project objectives and deliver exceptional results.
• Stay current on design trends, technologies, and best practices.

Who You Are:

• A passionate and digitally native creative with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design skills across various media.
• A highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• An effective problem-solver with the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

Location & Work Environment:

• This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) position.
• While our client is a remote-first company, they require this role to be based in the Denver Metro area for occasional meetings and collaboration.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can choose how and when to work in the office.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Up to $110,000 annually
• Transition to full-time employee (TTP) after 1 project or 2-3 months.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive