About the Role
Bakery is seeking a talented mid-level Art Director to bring beautiful work to life through artistry and ingenuity. As a skilled storyteller and visual creator, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment to generate effective marketing materials, collaborating with a Copywriter to develop ideas that delight people and deliver results for clients.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and develop global marketing programs that are visually stunning, effective, and consistent with the brand.
- Create global key visuals and market-specific programs catering to different regions and local audiences.
- Oversee the design and production of assets, collaborating with designers, photographers, and illustrators.
- Stay updated on the latest design trends and technologies.
- Collaborate with a Copywriter and project team to ensure timely, within-budget completion of projects.
- Assist in building concept showcases and presenting work to clients, articulating the creative vision and value.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Legally able to work on-site in Austin, TX.
- 4+ years of experience in an Art Direction role within a market-leading agency.
- An impressive online portfolio demonstrating conceptual and visual creative ability across film, social, and web content for top-tier clients.
- Expertise in campaign development and execution.
- Ability to inspire clients and team members with great visual design.
- Confident and respectful demeanor, open to suggesting and accepting new ideas.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Understanding of client product and business challenges in relation to the market.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills
- Artistry
- Ingenuity
- Storytelling
- Visual creation
- Strategic thinking
- Campaign development
- Campaign execution
- Visual design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Project management
- Prioritization
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
- 4+ years
Benefits
- Competitive insurance coverage (medical, dental, 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!
About the Company
- Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency focused on igniting people's obsession with great products.
- Works with ambitious brands like Nike, Diageo, and Grillo's Pickles.
- Aims to infuse cultural value and drive desire, increasing fandom and product desirability.
- Recognized as AdAge Small Agency of the Year in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
