Art Director

This role will report into our New York City office.

SM K is seeking… an Art Director who turns imagination into impact. You’ll work on behalf of our diverse roster of clients to invent creative concepts and bring them to life with elevated design. So if you solve problems with style — whether by pre-roll or product innovation, TV spot or PR stunt — we can’t wait to talk to you.

WHO YOU ARE

• An interpreter who can visualize all the intangible pieces of a brand that don’t readily translateto visual media.
• An effective communicator who can sway others to see things throughyour lens.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Partner with a Copywriter to concept and execute breakthrough advertising to solve client problems and persuade audiences
• Produce a variety of deliverables across all media including social, digital, video, print, radio, ooh, experiential, etc.
• Present and discuss the work with clarity and confidence, both internally and with clients
• Provide creative insights and strategic advice to colleagues and clients
• Oversee video and still photography production and post-production
• Contribute to new business efforts

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3-7 years of experience and an online portfolio demonstrating conceptual advertising art direction skills
• Current on creative tactics and emerging marketing trends
• Experience working directly with clients to pitch ideas and influence outcomes
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Understanding of user-experience design and web best practices
• Command of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior agency experience and/or an ad school degree, but a stellar portfolio and experience without a degree will be considered

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role.  If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!

WHO WE ARE

Subject Matter Kivvit, where creative advocacy meets data-driven communications.

Our diverse skill sets deliver unexpected solutions that break through a complicated communications and policy landscape. We are an integrated consultancy, offering strategic communications, data analytics & insights, government relations, digital strategy, creative content, and advertising services. 

As one of the largest independent agencies, we provide clients with the attention they expect of a boutique firm, with the resources of a national agency.

We are here for what is now, and what is next. 

Subject Matter Kivvit prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from traditionally underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators. 

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

·      Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

·      Fully paid parental leave

·      401(k) contributions

·      Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

·      12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 

·      Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

SM K is also committed to providing necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to Talent@Kivvit.com and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the Talent Acquisition process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

$60,000 - $90,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, and performance.