Senior Art Director

Job Title: Senior Art Director

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

Experience Level: 5–9 years

Work Schedule: Full-time; hybrid/remote

We are a forward-thinking PR, marketing and advertising agency dedicated to driving results through data-driven strategies, bold storytelling and creative, and meaningful, impactful engagement. From healthcare and nutrition to education, economic development, and long-term sustainability, our work supports clients who make a difference. We thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and creativity — and we’re committed to exceeding expectations while doing work that matters.

The Senior Art Director provides high-level creative leadership. They guide the development of integrated campaigns including print, digital, video and social executions, as well as mentoring junior creative staff. They ensure excellence in design and concept creation while confidently presenting to clients.

• Lead concepting and creative execution for large and small 360 campaigns.
• Oversee and guide junior designers and project production.
• Ensure creative ideas align with project strategy and cultural insight.

• Confidently and professionally present creative concepts to clients.
• Constructively respond to client feedback.

• Collaborate with Copywriters and other creative team members to develop high-impact campaigns.
• Work closely with Producers, Media and Account team members to ensure creative alignment with budgets and specifications.
• Guide and mentor junior creative team members.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and concepts.
• Serve as a steward of the agency’s collaborative, proactive, and engaged culture.
• Model and reinforce the agency’s core values through behaviors and decision‑making.
• Foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
• Be a proactive ambassador of the agency’s narrative, ensuring that team members, clients, and external stakeholders understand and experience the unique value we bring.

• Strong creative portfolio of high-level conceptual and executional campaign work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Webflow (a plus).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is primarily based at our Rancho Cordova office, with a hybrid schedule of four in‑office days per week. We believe sharing space helps us move faster, collaborate more deeply, and stay connected to the mission behind our work — especially when serving clients in government, education, and public health. We also recognize the value of focused, flexible time and offer one remote day each week to support individual productivity.

• Meaningful work with mission-driven‑clients
• A collaborative, creative agency team that values data, empathy, and excellence
• Competitive compensation within a $75,000 – $110,000 range (based on experience)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays
• Professional development support and room to grow

Send your resume and a brief cover note to  . We’d love to hear about a project or past role you’re proud of — and why.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at RSE has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

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