Senior Art Director / Brand Designer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Art Director / Brand Designer to join our team at Recreation. The Senior Art Director will lead strategic creative efforts for clients, managing brand and product deliverables. This role demands a dynamic leader with critical thinking skills and hands-on experience in brand and product marketing initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing design systems, managing multiple projects, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and operational excellence.

Recreation is a holistic marketing, brand, and creative solutions agency that integrates strategy, design and content to help tell powerful stories. We partner, we reimagine, and we deliver. Creating true impact, forging Brands for Life.

At Recreation, visual storytelling is at the core of our approach to building brands. Whether it’s crafting visually compelling campaigns that capture the pride our clients feel in seeing their brand come to life, or designing impactful narratives that showcase how their products transform lives, we understand the profound value of conveying a brand’s story through powerful, cohesive visuals. We combine strategic thinking with creative execution to bring each brand’s vision into focus, making every piece resonate and leave a lasting impression.

Our team of designers, strategists, video creatives, and producers collaborate to create meaningful connections, helping our partners make a lasting impact. Through informed expertise, strategic problem-solving, and an unwavering passion for our craft, we shape distinctive brands that elevate our partners to industry leaders.

We foster a supportive and collaborative culture where creativity thrives. We value transparency, open communication, and a positive work environment. Our team is comprised of individuals who are passionate about brand, customer success, and making powerful creative work for our clients.

• Proficient in the fundamentals and principles of design, visual communication, color theory and typography
• Proficient at working within design systems, style guides and brand standards
• Proficient in conceptual creative design
• Actively and independently communicates facets of a project, internally and externally
• Manages and leads at least one project, while working on others simultaneous
• Able to shift priorities independently
• Works independently and begins to oversee junior team members in the creation of solutions to project and initiatives
• Professionally and competently carries out day-to-day client interaction

• Work closely with the marketing and video teams and supporting them by producing high-quality creative.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop concepts and storylines for projects.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve content.

• Lead creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with team members.
• Adhere to project schedules, tracking progress and addressing any issues that arise.
• Allocate time effectively and manage work based on project budgets as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest software and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to software and hardware.