Senior Art Director

Company description

Hi there—at Razorfish, we’re leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we’ve helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn’t be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If you’re motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.

Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and strategically minded Senior Art Director to lead visual concept development and creative storytelling across integrated marketing campaigns. This role plays a critical part in business pitches, campaign ideation, and the execution of breakthrough creative work across traditional and digital channels.

The ideal candidate combines strong conceptual thinking with exceptional design craft, thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, and can inspire teams to develop compelling creative solutions that solve business challenges and elevate brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative creative concepts for integrated campaigns across digital, social, experiential, print, video, OOH, and emerging channels.

• Partner closely with Copywriters and Creative Directors to create compelling and impactful ideas

• Translate business objectives into breakthrough creative solutions.

• Champion visual excellence and maintain a high standard of craft throughout all stages of development.

• Play a leading role in agency business efforts and competitive pitches.

• Develop strategic visual territories, campaign platforms, and presentation-ready creative concepts.

• Create persuasive pitch materials, mood boards, storyboards, and presentation assets.

• Present creative ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and prospective clients.

• Ensure ideas are adaptable and effective across multiple touchpoints.

• Mentor and inspire junior creatives, designers, and art directors.

• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive creative culture.

• Provide constructive feedback and creative direction to elevate the quality of work.

• Partner effectively with Account, Strategy, Production, Media, and Client teams.

• Oversee design execution and visual storytelling from concept through production.

• Review creative deliverables to ensure brand consistency, quality, and strategic alignment.

• Stay current on cultural trends, design innovations, technology, and emerging platforms to inspire new approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in creative advertising, agency, or integrated marketing environments.

• Proven experience developing award-worthy and business-driving creative campaigns.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and integrated campaign

• Experience contributing to successful new business pitches and presentations.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation software.

• Experience with social-first creative, content ecosystems, and digital experience design.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

• Expertise in campaign platform development and creative storytelling.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled creative tools and modern content creation workflows.

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $111,100.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/15/2026.