Five Hundred Degrees Studio is hiring: Art Director in Miami

500°ree; is looking for an Art Director to join our Miami, FL creative team. As the Art Director, you will be integral to shaping the visual identity of our big-brand, industry-leading clients. This role involves developing and executing merchandising, marketing, and promotional communications, working closely with copywriters, designers, and clients. The ideal candidate is a hands-on designer, ensuring that every project meets the highest creative standards while staying within deadlines and budget constraints.

This is an exciting opportunity that will sit on-site, 4-days a week, at one of our client’s offices, supporting art direction and design for their internal marketing communications team.

What You'll Do:

• Provide creative direction and thought leadership to the design team; Conceptualize and oversee the development of visual elements that convey the desired message and meet client objectives
• Oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines are met and the creative vision is maintained throughout the project
• Keep in touch and recognize market trends, customer-centric design, and the competitive landscape
• Present creative concepts to clients with confidence and clarity, effectively communicating the design decisions and addressing client feedback
• Will work off of client creative briefs to come up with new design concepts and strategies; expected to look beyond the brief when necessary to independently problem-solve
• Ensure brand consistency across all design deliverables, adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining agency quality standards
• Utilize strategic insights to inform creative concepts and translate into visual design
• Collaborate and communicate design concepts with the internal creative team to build a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
• Review all key project deliverables and all creative briefs to ensure correct level of project aspiration and accountability
• Develop creative ideas, concepts, campaigns, and insights that will drive exceptional work
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the creative team, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
• Execute design work as needed

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred; and/or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of experience within an advertising/marketing agency environment
• Strong knowledge of Adobe CS and Keynote (you’ll be creating presentations)
• Strong influence on the creative process
• A deep understanding of the shopper mindset and path-to-purchase across multiple advertising channels
• Must have a portfolio of projects across print and digital
• Must possess a mastery of typography, color, shape, and design
• Knowledge of the production process, including proofing
• Strong presentation skills; Must have direct client experience
• Ability to multi-task and move quickly if needed
• QSR/food photography experience is a huge plus
• Illustration, animation, motion graphic, or video creation skills are a strong plus