Junior Art Director Job at Pixel, New York, NY

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  • Pixel
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About Pixel

Pixel is an innovation and growth marketing boutique agency that helps Fortune 500 brands test, launch, and market new products and campaigns. We excel at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and digital marketing, operating in a fast-paced, digital-first environment with a hybrid work culture. Our offices are located in New York City.

The Role

As a Junior Art Director, you are poised to be a creative leader, and you will be responsible for owning the creative outputs of our team. You have a creative eye and a strong vision that you can communicate to provide direction and craft to make come to life.

From social media ads to websites to emails and video productions, you expertly manage each aspect of the creative process and execute the client's vision.

What You Will Do

Creative Concept and Execution

  • Generate clear ideas and translate concepts into final content for ads, websites, emails, and videos under modern tight deadlines.
  • Understand client marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audiences to craft effective visual solutions.
  • Develop creative strategies for film and photoshoots and lead concept development for live-action campaigns.

Maker in the Creative Production Process

  • Play an active role in pre-production, ensuring every detail aligns with the creative vision.
  • Oversee the creative aspects of post-production for video productions, working closely with editors and motion designers.
  • Stay involved during shoots to ensure alignment between the concept and the execution.

Collaboration and Execution

  • Work closely with senior creatives to ensure campaign alignment
  • Produce on-brand work within guidelines, ranging from web to social content.
  • Produce ads, emails, websites, and more within guidelines
  • Play an active role in pre-production and oversee all aspects of the post-production creative process for video productions
  • Delegate responsibilities to junior designers and provide clear direction and feedback, always encouraging them to move the needle creatively
  • Present completed ideas to clients/team members
  • Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Portfolio

  • 3-5 years of ad agency experience (2+ working on live action campaigns)
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing your approach and experience in creative concepts, video content, graphic design, and social media campaigns.
  • Bachelor and/or masters degree in creative advertising or related field

Skills

  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and/or Figma.
  • Strong design sensibility with a keen eye for color, layout, and typography.
  • Hands-on experience with photography and video production.

Mindset

  • Thrive under ambiguity and juggle multiple projects effortlessly.
  • Strong attention to detail and a drive for creative excellence.
  • Quick learner with a collaborative spirit and proactive problem-solving skills.

Why Join Pixel?

  • Tackle complex, digital-first marketing challenges
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-growth team environment
  • Collaborate with passionate, talented professionals on high-profile campaigns for industry leaders like Canon.
  • Build more hands-on experience in live-action productions and cutting-edge creative processes.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work environment that combines flexibility with team connection.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free concierge primary care (One Medical Membership)
  • 401k matching
  • Fitness and education allowances
  • 8 weeks of primary parental leave
  • 1 month paid sabbatical every 4 years
  • Charitable gift matching

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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