Art Director – Dunkin Maverick Studios

Art Director – Dunkin’ – Maverick Studios at Inspire

Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in‑house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft award‑winning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands—Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin‑Robbins, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—our team is a powerhouse of collaboration and passion. We’re all about delivering best‑in‑class creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate across every project.

At Inspire Brands, we’re not just dreamers; we’re doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking Outside the risk and thinking differently aren’t just encouraged—they’re celebrated.

Do you dream in visuals and thrive on turning bold ideas into striking realities? As an Art Director at Maverick Studios, you’ll lead creative projects across multiple platforms, ensuring every campaign is both strategically sound and visually stunning. You’ll collaborate with Creative Directors, top‑tier designers, writers, and brand leaders, shaping the look and feel of some of the most iconic names in the industry.

If you love solving creative challenges with flair and precision, this ista your next adventure.

As the visual storyteller for Dunkin’s digital world, you will ensure every design—from app tiles to email layouts—feels bold, fun, and unmistakably Dunkin’. You will bring creative ideas to life while maintaining speed and precision, guiding designers to deliver flawless assets for Dunkin’s website, app, loyalty program, and email campaigns.

• Creative Leader:
  Provide day‑to‑day visual direction, guiding and mentoring a team of talented designers to deliver impactful, Dunkin‑on‑brand visuals.
• Brand Champion:
  Uphold and evolve brand standards, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints while fostering fresh, compelling ideas.
• Dunkin’ Digital Specialist:
  Lead the visual direction for Dunkin’s owned digital channels, ensuring consistency across all assets.
• Translate campaign concepts into compelling designs for app, web, loyalty programs and email experiences.
• Review and approve design work for accuracy, brand compliance, and creative excellence.
• Partner with Technical QA to ensure assets render correctly across devices and platforms.
• Stay ahead of digital design trends and apply best practices to enhance Dunkin’s user experience.
• Collaborative Powerhouse:
  Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Project Managers to align creative with strategy and timelines.
• Partner with Creative Directors and cross‑functional teams to concept, present, and execute innovative campaigns.
• Strategic Problem‑Solver:
  Translate complex business needs into visually engaging solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Workflow Maven:
  Assign, review, and approve creative work while maintaining deadlines and high quality standards.
• Creative Visionary:
  Stay ahead of trends, refining workflow processes and contributing to the studio’s creative evolution.
• AI‑Enabled Innovator:
  Identify and champion opportunities to responsibly integrate AI tools (e.g., for concept exploration, asset generation, workflow automation) to accelerate creative processes, enhance quality, and free up the team for higher‑value creative thinking—always maintaining human oversight and brand standards.
• Governance & Guardrails Steward:
  Ensure all AI‑assisted creative work complies with Maverick Studios’ and Inspire Brands’ policies, privacy requirements, and legal/compliance guardrails; maintain originality, brand safety, and proper attribution for all outputs.

• Experience:
  
  4+ years in creative leadership roles at agencies or in‑house teams, with a strong background across digital, print, and social platforms.
• Proven success managing multi‑disciplinary projects for large national or global brands.
• Design Expertise:
  Mastery of media from print to digital to experiential. Your portfolio is a testament to your creativity and adaptability Dekor.
• Inspiring Leadership:
  You’re a mentor and motivator who brings…