Senior Art Director

Runyon Saltzman (RSE) is an integrated marketing and communications agency with over 60 years of experience delivering strategy, creative, digital, media, public relations, and public affairs services. As one of California's leading independently owned agencies, RSE stands out with a talented team of strategists, designers, producers, copywriters, and subject matter experts. The agency is dedicated to promoting social good through cause-related marketing and social impact projects.

Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, RSE serves clients nationwide with comprehensive and innovative solutions. Learn more about the company at

The Senior Art Director provides high-level creative leadership.

Theyguidethe development of integrated campaignsincluding print, digital, video and social executions, as well asmentoring junior creative staff.

They ensure excellence in design and conceptcreationwhileconfidently presenting to clients.

• Lead concepting and creative execution forlarge 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 Copywritersand other creative team members to develop high-impactcampaigns.
• Work closely with Producers,Mediaand Account team membersto ensure creativealignmentwith budgets and specifications.
• Guide and mentor junior creative team members.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and concepts.
• Serve as an ambassador and 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.
• Act as 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 ofhigh-levelconceptual and executionalcampaignwork.
• 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 that 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 team that values data, empathy, and excellence
• Competitive salary within a $75,000 - $110,000 annually (based on experience)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays
• Professional development support and room to grow

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.

RSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

RSE is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service members.