Art Director

The Role
We’re looking for an  Art Director who is a strong designer first  and will lead by doing, not just directing.
You’ll own the  visual direction and design quality  across brands and campaigns while actively designing key pieces yourself. This role blends  hands-on design, visual leadership, and team mentorship .

What You’ll Do
Design and art-direct  key brand and campaign assets
Lead and mentor the  Graphic Design team
Define and maintain  clear, scalable visual systems
Translate strategy and insights into  strong design thinking
Review, refine, and elevate design output across digital, social, and campaigns
Collaborate closely with  Copy, Motion, Video, and Strategy
Ensure consistency across  video-first and AI-enabled workflows
Set the benchmark for  craft, typography, layout, and taste

What We’re Looking For
5–8 years of experience in a  creative agency or design-led studio
A  hands-on designer  with a strong portfolio
Proven ability to  lead and improve other designers’ work
Deep understanding of  branding, digital-first design, and social ecosystems
Strong sense of  composition, typography, and visual storytelling
Comfortable designing for  static, motion-adjacent, and video-first formats
Clear communicator with a strong but flexible point of view

Not This Role
Not a pure manager
Not a deck-only art director
Not someone who just “approves” work
This role is about  owning the work .

Why Chord
Creative-first, strategy-backed culture
High ownership, real impact
Opportunity to shape brands, not just campaigns

Let’s create rhythm together.