Art Director

Want to work on the cutting edge of social media? Want to join a company whose brand is so strong that we get unsolicited clients reaching out every week? Want to work at an agency whose mission is to Spread Joy? 

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house -- streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.

Brands like e.l.f., Netflix, Tinder, and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We’ve gotten our clients over 250 billion views -- from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content.

Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and Ad Age named us a "Small Agency of the Year" (three years in a row). Adweek called us "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok." 

We're really proud of our work, and we're even more proud of our culture. In their first week, new employees inevitably comment on how positive and supportive our workplace is. A month in, they're noting how little ego there is, and how departments collaborate surprisingly deeply. 

Intrigued? Read on…

WORKING ENVIRONMENT! 

• Though this role will be located in the LA or NY areas, all employees can have an All-Access WeWork Pass to collaborate with teammates in your area or to simply change up your working environment. 
• Strong & tight-knit culture important to you? We’ve built a thriving culture. From zoom coffees to in-person hangouts, we thrive as a connected team. Most positions require some travel or time on site because of the needs of the role. For example: team meetings, client meetings, on-site production. Talk to your recruiter for more info!

THE ROLE

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team of creatives and creators, redefining industry norms, and disrupting industry standards through social-first thinking and culturally-inspired work?  At Movers+Shakers, we're not just about creating ads; we're about crafting cultural moments. We help our clients take big swings, craft big moments, and create big impact.  We're on the hunt for a conceptual Art Director who doesn't just follow the latest visual trends but sets them.  Someone who loves making content as much as they love coming up with big ideas. Someone who is as passionate about pop culture as they are about pixel perfection. If you're ready to disrupt the norm and craft groundbreaking work for the digital age, then you might just be the visionary we're looking for.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with Vision: Partner with Copywriters and Creative Directors to conceptualize and execute innovative, social-first campaigns that resonate, captivate, and convert.
• Be a Trendsetter: Stay ahead of visual and design trends, especially on short-form video platforms like TikTok, Shorts and Reels, ensuring our clients always get the freshest creative.
• Build it Social-First: You bring a passion to collaborate with influencers and creators to bring ideas to life in a social-first way.
• A Creative who is Also a Creator: If you can think it, you can make it.  
• Challenge the Status Quo: We're a disruption agency. Bring us ideas that push boundaries and defy expectations.
• Craft with Care: From storyboards to final edits, from big ideas to daily content, ensure every piece of content reflects the brand's essence and meets the highest standards of design.
• Present with Passion: Articulate your creative decisions to internal teams and clients, always rooting your ideas in strategy and insight.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of design experience in an agency setting, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to work across digital and social campaigns.
• Experience taking projects from concept through activation. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a knack for picking up brand visual identities quickly. 
• Must be able to use those skills to make the whole spectrum of social content.
• Must have proficiency in video editing and videography on iphone. 
• Out-of-the-box creative thinker with a portfolio of disruptive work. 
• The ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A deep understanding of how to craft visuals that not only look good but also drive results with entertainment and social storytelling platforms, and a high interest in new and emerging social platforms. 
• Spreads Joy! ✨

We look forward to hearing from you! 🎵💃

BASE SALARY RANGE

Our estimated range for this role is $70,000-85,000* 

*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range.

At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!