Art Director
We are seeking an Art Director who is a dynamic visionary of what’s possible to help make ideas come to life. They will be responsible from inception to completion. They will collaborate closely with copywriters, producers, designers and directors.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience
- An ideas-first mindset, backed by strong design instincts and the ability to execute beautifully
- A deep understanding of conceptual thinking and campaign development, with the ability to build a compelling look and feel across channels
- Excellent design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Confidence using AI as part of the creative process, with relevant examples in your portfolio
- A working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social platforms
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively
- The ability to take feedback in stride and turn it into stronger creative work
- A positive, curious attitude with a genuine hunger for making great advertising
Agency Values:
The following characteristics are expected of each employee of the agency regardless of role or responsibility:
- GRIT. Fall seven times, get up eight.
- CURIOUS. Follow that hunch with unbridled passion.
- PROVOCATIVE. When it comes to moving a piano, never grab the sheet music.
- CONFIDENCE. Fake it ‘til you make it. Then fake it some more. (Psst, no one knows. It’s ok.)
- UNCOMPROMISING. What you do when no one is watching is really who you are.
- UNFORGETTABLE. What about you, your character, your personality - sticks?
- UNWAVERING. Projects and initiatives are rarely sprints. Pace yourself. And encourage others who need a pick-me-up along the way.
- MYTH-WORTHY. What stories about you will still loom large 20 years from now.
Schedule and Location:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Remote work available on Fridays.
This role is based out of our Denver, CO office.
The salary range for this position is $55,000- $65,000 depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 401k + employer match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and short-term disability (100% employer paid)
- Voluntary long-term disability
- EAP
- 9 paid holidays
- PTO, Floating Holiday, Volunteering Day
- Education reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Employee recognition program where points turn into money!
Vladimir Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Vladimir Jones participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Ideas-first mindset with strong design instincts and ability to execute
- Deep understanding of conceptual thinking and campaign development
- Excellent design skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Confidence using AI as part of the creative process with portfolio examples
- Working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social platforms
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to take feedback and iterate creative work
What We Do
VJ is Colorado’s original independent agency. We believe in brilliant brands. And we love making the world love those brands as much as we do. Now in its sixth decade of independence, Vladimir Jones is a 100% women-owned and -led advertising agency based in Colorado. We believe brilliant brands have the power to create and positively transform the consumer experience and communities at large. And we believe these brands need more than agencies—these brands need true partners. A true partner sees deeply, moves with agility, and thinks big and acts bigger to realize brands’ potential and help them grow.
