Job Description

Bakery is looking for a talented mid-level Art Director who can use their artistry and ingenuity to bring beautiful work to life. Bakery Art Directors are skilled storytellers and visual creators who work in a multidisciplinary environment to generate beautiful and effective marketing materials. Working alongside a Copywriter, they use their inventiveness and strategic thinking to develop ideas that delight people and deliver results for clients.

Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Nike, Diageo and Grillo's Pickles to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022, 2024 and 2025 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop global marketing programs that are visually stunning, effective, and consistent with the brand. This includes creating global key visuals as well as market-specific programs that cater to different regions and local audiences' unique needs.
• Oversee the design and production of beautiful assets, working with a team of designers, photographers, and illustrators to bring the creative vision to life.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies to ensure that the agency's work is always fresh and innovative.
• Collaborate actively with a Copywriter and a multi-disciplinary project team to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and in step with Bakery's expectations of quality.
• Help build concept showcases and assist creative leads in presenting work to clients in a clear and concise way, articulating the creative vision and the value of the work.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally able to work on-site in Austin, TX. We cannot sponsor work visas for this role at this time.
• 4+ years of experience working in a market-leading agency environment in an Art Direction role.
• An impressive online portfolio of work demonstrating a proven track record of conceptual and visual creative ability and judgment showcased across a variety of projects—namely in film, social, and web content—for top-tier clients.Expert at campaign development and execution.
• Talent to inspire clients and team members with great visual design.
• A confident but respectful nature—not afraid to suggest new ideas or resistant to accepting them.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand client product and business challenges in relation to overall market.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• 401k Retirement with 3% employer matching
• Open PTO Policy
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
• 13 weeks paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• Snacks, Meals and Drinks
• No Time Tracking!

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