Art Director, AI & Visual Development (Graphic Design)

TL;DR

Art Director, AI & Visual Development (Graphic Design): Defining creative vision and driving art direction for key projects from concept to completion. Focus on rapid ideation, concept exploration using generative AI tools, and applying traditional design craft to polish and perfect the final visuals.

Location: Hybrid working model with teams in the office around four days a week in New York, NY, USA.

Salary: The hourly rate for this position may range from $36.06 - $86.54. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is the Global Content Production Company that partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands.

What you will do

• Partner with the Creative Director to define the creative vision and then drive the art direction for key projects from concept to completion.
• Own the AI creation of high-impact visual narrative boards and treatments.
• Lead a hybrid creative workflow, using generative AI tools for rapid ideation and concept exploration, then applying traditional design craft to polish and perfect the final visuals.
• Present and articulate your creative concepts and visual strategy to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Iterate on creative work with precision and speed, incorporating feedback while maintaining the integrity of the core concept.
• Act as a resident expert on AI-driven design, mentoring others and exploring new tools and techniques to keep our creative team on the cutting edge.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Art Director, Director, Designer, or Concept Artist within an agency environment or studio environment.
• An outstanding portfolio that showcases exceptional conceptual thinking, a strong aesthetic, and a mastery of visual storytelling, including examples of storyboarding.
• Your portfolio must include examples of work created using generative AI tools (e.g., Veo, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.).
• Expert-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• A deep understanding of the fundamentals of art direction, including composition, typography, color theory, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate your creative vision.

Culture & Benefits

• Shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen.
• Real and authentic communication builds trust.
• Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough”.
• A supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.