Art Director

We’re looking for an exceptional Art Director to join our team, bringing fresh energy and vision as we shape the next evolution of our agency. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries, inspiring a team, and delivering significant impact, we want to hear from you.

At Contrast & Co., we thrive on pushing creative boundaries while delivering strikingly different solutions for our clients. As an award-winning, boutique agency located in the heart of downtown Annapolis, we specialize in creating bold and innovative brand experiences across industries.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to lead creative direction for our brand experiences, playing a central role in elevating our work. You’ll collaborate closely with our Creative Director, Senior Art Director, and Director of Brand Activation, while also working hand-in-hand with a talented and driven design team. Our environment is deeply committed to your growth—designers get better here, and we want someone ready to not just grow with us, but leave their mark on our evolution.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a visionary leader who pairs exceptional design talent with a positive mentality and a hunger to innovate. You’ll thrive in challenges, inject fresh ideas, and elevate not only our agency but the skillsets of the people around you.

Creative Leadership and Vision

Drive the creative direction for original, groundbreaking brands that captivate and connect with diverse audiences. Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring every detail aligns with a cohesive, results-driven vision. This includes idea generation, conceptualization, logo creation, cover concepts, and crafting thoughtful designs across various formats. Challenge the status quo to deliver bold, impactful concepts that push boundaries while staying true to core brand values.

Brand Development and Expansion

Take the essence of a brand and extend it into new formats with minimal direction. This includes creating additional layouts for flyers, large-scale outdoor advertisements, social media post systems, PowerPoint and Canva templates, and other brand assets. Develop and document comprehensive brand guidelines to maintain consistency and elevate brand identity. Handle all brand deliverables, such as logo suites, color palettes, photography contact sheets, and icon libraries, ensuring every element reflects the brand’s core values.

Collaborative Excellence and Client Engagement

Work closely with the Creative Director, Senior Art Director, and Director of Brand Activation to deliver cohesive, high-quality work. Facilitate and lead client discovery and feedback sessions, preparing and presenting solutions with confidence and clarity. Foster strong collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals and maintain alignment with the agency’s creative vision.

Mentorship and Team Development

Guide and nurture the design team, fostering an empowering environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Provide constructive feedback and support to help team members grow professionally and achieve their best work.

Design Execution and Accessibility

Ensure all design elements enhance usability, inclusivity, and aesthetic impact. This includes testing colors for accessibility, selecting effective typefaces for digital platforms, and ensuring designs are both functional and visually compelling. Build on a brand’s essence to create editorial layouts from scratch, developing visual cadence, flow, and patterns for long-form documents while demonstrating proficiency in INDD styles and editorial design principles.

Production and Immersive Experiences

Exhibit strong organizational, speed, and communication skills to facilitate changes in long-form documents and templates. Deliver polished executions for projects like flyers, wild postings, and templates while maintaining brand integrity. Conceptualize and execute unique, memorable brand experiences that elevate the narrative and leave a lasting impression.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A trailblazer who thrives on creative challenges and bold thinking.
  • A collaborative leader who understands the power of partnership and the value of teamwork.
  • Someone who is skilled at seeing the big picture while paying close attention to the smallest details.
  • A mentor with a passion for inspiring and guiding the next generation of creative talent.
  • An innovator who embraces diversity and inclusivity in design, ensuring every project is meaningful and accessible.

Why Join Us?
At our agency, we thrive on pushing boundaries and reimagining possibilities. You'll work alongside a talented team of creatives in an environment that values originality, passion, and authenticity. Together, we’ll create work that not only stands out but makes an impact.

Are you ready to redefine what’s possible as our Art Director? Apply now and bring your vision to life!

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