Art Director

Cheil USA/Dallas/Creative/Product Art Director About Us We are Built to Connect. At Cheil Worldwide, we create connected experiences that move people with work that’s bold enough to stand out, clear enough to be understood, and enduring enough to be remembered. Born from technology and built from one of the world’s largest tech ecosystems, we move with innovation, not after it. Today, brands exist in a constant stream of interactions, where every moment is an opportunity to connect…or be ignored. That’s why we design connected experiences across online, offline and emerging touchpoints, blending data, insights, creativity, and technology to build what’s next, not just respond to what’s now. Our approach integrates experiential with data-driven, creatively led marketing, grounded in cultural relevance and built to grow brands. Cheil USA serves as the lead agency for Samsung.  And while Samsung remains a key partner, our work extends across a growing portfolio of globally recognized brands. Powered by a team of 200+ creative problem-solvers, we thrive on pushing boundaries and redefining how brands engage with people. We are looking for people who chase the Never Been Done Before. Curious thinkers. Driven doers. We Create Connected experiences that matter. About you Who you are is just as important as (if not more important than!) what you can do. Advertising and marketing are in your blood. You really like this stuff. You know when to take the initiative and be a self-starter but also thrive working within a close-knit team. You can work with others to strengthen your own ideas and theirs. Collaborating with everyone is one of your core values. You’re insatiably curious and not afraid to ask questions. You don’t wait to be asked to help – you’re already working on a solution. You see constructive criticism as inspiration to think differently and continue to challenge yourself. You speak fluent pop culture – knowing both what’s trending in design and how to make it your own. You see every brief as an opportunity to push your creative thinking, get out of your comfort zone and learn from the concepts your teammates deliver. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines and varying levels of pressure, and you know how to roll with the punches. You’re nimble – switching on a dime to changing needs and requirements. You bring good vibes and good old-fashioned fun to work every day. You know how to be creative within tight brand guidelines. You’re driven by a need to beat your own best. About the role Like you, this job is multidimensional. And every aspect is crucial to creating culturally relevant work. Design Creation: Conceptualize and execute visually stunning campaigns and activations aligned with the brand's identity. Develop and maintain visual design standards, ensuring consistency and compliance across all touchpoints. Brand Activation: Collaborate within creative team to translate brand strategies into engaging visual narratives digital, video and static platforms. Craft innovative designs for digital, video and static activations, ensuring a seamless and impactful brand presence. Creative Concepting: Drive the ideation process, contributing fresh and innovative ideas for campaigns and projects. Work closely with the creative team to bring to live visual concepts that push the boundaries of traditional advertising and the brand guidelines. AI Integration: Leverage your experience with AI to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into design processes. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI and beyond to bring innovative solutions to the design table. Client Collaboration: Engage with clients and account team to understand the client’s vision, requirements, and feedback – ensuring alignment with brand objectives. Present design concepts and strategies to clients in a clear, compelling and confident manner with sound rationale to explain your designs. About the requirements You’ve got to check the boxes before you can think outside of them. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field preferred. Minimum 3-4 years of experience in art direction or graphic design ideally within an advertising or in-house agency. Outstanding online portfolio showcasing a diverse range of visual assets for marketing campaigns. Demonstrated experience in creating comprehensive tool kits and branding kits for large brands. Proficiency in designing for digital, video (storyboards) and static platforms, understanding the unique requirements of each. Familiarity with AI technologies and the ability to integrate them into the design process. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, XD, Illustrator, InDesign). Experience working in Powerpoint. Experience with project management tool Adobe Workfront preferred but not required. Able to work in-office 2-3 days a week minimum (Tuesday and Thursday) with remaining days optional remote.