Art Director

Step into a role where your creative vision will shape how millions of people around the world connect with iconic, beloved brands. As a key creative force partnering with Aquent and a global leader in the consumer goods industry, you will have the unique opportunity to redefine brand storytelling, transforming strategic goals into breathtaking visual narratives that captivate global audiences and leave a lasting cultural footprint.

About the Partner

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in the consumer goods industry-a brand synonymous with innovation, creativity, and a commitment to inspiring millions worldwide. By joining this dynamic team, you will contribute to cutting-edge campaigns that elevate the brand's iconic presence on a global scale, working alongside passionate creators who are redefining the future of brand engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary creative powerhouse to lead the artistic direction for multi-channel campaigns and high-impact video content. In this dynamic and collaborative role, you will operate at the intersection of art, narrative, and technology, translating complex marketing objectives into powerful visual experiences. If you think like a director, draw like an artist, and communicate like a writer, this is your chance to make a significant global impact and elevate brand storytelling to new heights.

What You'll Do

• Lead the artistic vision, tone, and visual language for comprehensive brand campaigns and video content, setting the creative benchmark for global engagement.
• Translate complex marketing objectives into powerful conceptual narratives that deeply resonate with diverse target audiences, driving brand connection.
• Develop clear, dynamic, and sequential storyboards and animatics, meticulously mapping out video concepts, pacing, framing, and cinematic flow prior to production.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with marketers, designers, and external production teams to ensure a unified and impactful brand voice across all touchpoints.
• Drive hands-on craft by overseeing and designing key visual assets, including mood boards, style frames, and campaign layouts, while guiding video production workflows from inception to completion.
• Contribute to the success of global campaigns by ensuring creative excellence, narrative cohesion, and visual impact that captivates and engages consumers.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a creative leader, art director, or concept artist, gained within a fast-paced agency or an in-house brand team.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating advanced capability in visual storytelling and the ability to translate scripts and abstract ideas into actionable, compelling storyboard frames.
• Mastery of industry-standard design tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and specialized sketching/storyboarding software.
• Exceptional presentation and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to pitch complex creative concepts effectively to stakeholders and clients.
• Profound knowledge of video editing, motion design principles, and comprehensive understanding of post-production pipelines.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the fundamentals of how CG (Computer Graphics) production flows.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Hands-on video editing skills using tools like Adobe Premiere and After Effects, enabling you to rough-cut concepts and pitch ideas dynamically.