Art Director
As Art Director, you will join our dynamic digital creative team, bringing your visual expertise to elevate Highwire's design work across diverse creative deliverables. Collaborating directly with our VP, Creative Director, and talented designers, strategists, content specialists, and account managers, you’ll be at the forefront of creating impactful visuals for websites, social campaigns, videos, presentations, eBooks, and other digital content. Your eye for design will also play a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring our creative team, helping shape the evolution of Highwire’s visual brand.
In this role, you'll be hands-on in ideating and executing visually stunning concepts that align with strategic goals and captivate audiences. With a keen sense for detail and a passion for storytelling through design, you’ll contribute to developing and refining creative processes while mentoring and fostering growth within the team. As part of our team, you can use your creativity, courage, curiosity, and expertly articulated creative thinking to push boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive creative concepts across multiple touchpoints, crafting visually compelling designs aligned with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with creative, account, content, and client leads to deliver design solutions that resonate with client goals and audience needs.
- Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering an environment of growth, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate design rationales effectively, adapting your approach for both creative and non-creative audiences.
- Oversee and contribute to the creation of diverse design assets, including digital and print collateral, social media assets, motion design, and interactive web elements.
- Stay ahead of design trends and push boundaries in visual storytelling across digital platforms and customer touchpoints.
- Establish and maintain brand kits and design libraries, ensuring consistency and high quality across all deliverables.
- Balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, ready to step in as needed to support design production and execution.
- Assist, as needed, with new business development design concepts and production.
Success Factors
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design and art direction skills, reflecting a strong understanding of design principles and a variety of work across creative deliverables such as brand development, web and social media campaigns.
- Commitment to project management and design operations that can shape, grow and scale the teams
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agency environment in an art direction or creative leadership role.
- Proven ability to conceptualize and execute impactful visual storytelling that aligns with strategic goals.
- Proficiency in fundamental design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma; knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects is a plus.
- Strong grasp of UX/UI principles, with experience creating user-centered designs for web and digital platforms.
- Deep interest in ever-changing social trends and desire to leverage social media platforms to optimize content.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage time across multiple projects.
- Up-to-date with current design trends and digital innovation, with an innate curiosity to explore and adopt new ideas.
- A deep knowledge of animation, storyboarding, and concepts for motion, especially on social.#LI-Remote
About Highwire
Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.
At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:
- Team Empowerment
- Growth Mindset
- Inclusion Always
- Fierce Distinction
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
Highwire. Above all.
Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits, flexibility, and support we offer:
- Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
- Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
- Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
- Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
- Monthly technology reimbursement
- Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
- Donation matching program
- Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Monthly recognition and team celebrations
- Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
- Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
- Dog-friendly office environment
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work
Location & Work Environment
Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live.
Hybrid: Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with two in-office days per week.
Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C..
Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.
Join the Highwire team
If you’re inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.
Please note: This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline, connect with top professionals in the industry, or extend reach across multiple locations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply and explore opportunities at Highwire!