Art Director

The Role

We’re searching for a visionary Art Director who can translate strategy into visual storytelling that moves minds and markets. Someone who thinks in systems, dreams in compositions, and sees AI not as a shortcut—but as a creative superpower.

You’ll define and evolve The Guild’s visual identity across web, print, social, video, events, and emerging platforms. Beyond just art direction, you’ll architect design culture—building processes, teams, and standards that turn every asset into an experience and every story into a statement.

What You’ll Do

• Define and evolve the visual language for all Guild properties, shaping a brand that commands boardrooms and inspires creators alike.
• Lead design across web, social, editorial, motion, events, OOH, and immersive environments—ensuring every touchpoint feels premium, precise, and purposeful.
• Integrate next-gen AI tools (Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway, Sora, Adobe Firefly, etc.) into creative concepting, storyboarding, and motion pre-visualization.
• Partner with video and production teams to design cinematic visuals, data-driven motion graphics, and storytelling systems that amplify impact.
• Create scalable design systems, asset libraries, and AI prompt databases that accelerate quality and consistency across teams.
• Mentor and guide designers, motion artists, and freelancers—building a culture of critique, curiosity, and creative excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Editorial, Marketing, Product, and Events teams to maintain visual and strategic alignment across all communication channels.
• Ensure every output meets the gold standard—visually striking, strategically sharp, and flawlessly executed.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary design teams in media, digital publishing, or agency environments.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into powerful design narratives that resonate with professional audiences.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma; bonus for 3D and motion tools like Blender, C4D, or Unreal Engine.
• Fluency with Gen-AI creative tools (Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, Sora, etc.) for ideation, production, and prototyping.
• Deep understanding of typography, color, composition, motion, and brand systems—with the ability to build and scale them.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills—able to sell creative concepts to C-level leaders and non-design stakeholders.
• High creative standards combined with operational discipline—balancing big ideas with flawless execution.
• A tastemaker and mentor—someone who uplifts teams, values feedback, and shapes design culture.
• Vision-led thinker with the ability to push boundaries, not just meet briefs.

Must-Have Domain Understanding

• We are considering candidates with strong experience in B2B, business media, or enterprise marketing environments.
• An understanding of B2B creative aesthetics, executive storytelling, and design crafted for CXOs and decision-makers is essential.
• This is not consumer-first design—we build for boardrooms, not living rooms.

Why Join The Guild

• Shape the visual DNA of a next-gen media powerhouse
• Collaborate with visionary leadership across editorial, events, and tech
• Create work that defines thought leadership and influences industries
• Work across formats—from high-end print to immersive LED stages
• Experiment with AI in a culture that invests in R&D and creative innovation
• Own a high-impact design charter with room to grow a team and legacy

Perks

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Health Insurance
• Breakfast in house
• Creative autonomy and zero red tape
• Direct access to C-suite leadership and decision-making
• High-visibility role with a steep growth curve in a fast-scaling media ecosystem

We’re not looking for someone to fill a role—we’re looking for someone to redefine what design leadership means.

If you can see the story behind every pixel and the purpose behind every color, this is your canvas