Art Director

Art Director Apply Overview Salary Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Apply Art Director Communications Strategy Group (CSG®), an intent marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado, is seeking art director candidates to shape the visual direction of creative work across our client portfolio, partnering with fellow designers, writers and strategists to produce work that is conceptually strong and craft-driven. While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we invite candidates across the country to apply. Roles and Responsibilities We're looking for an art director who brings both craft and command, someone who can lead the visual direction of a campaign from brief to production and make it look inevitable. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy and making, collaborating daily with writers and strategists to shape ideas that are as sharp as they are beautiful. This is a role for someone who has agency experience and knows how to move fast, give feedback generously and maintain an uncompromising visual standard across channels. You're equally comfortable driving work forward on your own as you are deep in collaboration, and you sweat the details either way. We're a collaborative agency where art directors have real creative ownership, not just production support. You'll have a seat at the table from kickoff through launch, working with a tight-knit team that cares about the work as much as you do. Art Directors: Lead visual concepting and design direction across brand, digital and campaign work Partner closely with copywriters and strategists from early concepting through final delivery Present and defend creative work to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence Coach and mentor fellow creatives, providing consistent creative feedback and direction Maintain visual consistency across multi-channel deliverables including social, digital, web, video and print Own projects end-to-end with minimal oversight, flagging the right things at the right moments Contribute to a culture of craft, curiosity and creative ambition within the team Art Director Qualifications: 4-6 years of experience in an agency environment (advertising, brand or integrated creative agency) A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking alongside refined design execution Familiarity with brand identity systems and design system thinking Obsessive attention to detail in typography, spacing and color at every scale The ability to work autonomously and self-direct through ambiguity without losing momentum Fluency in the full Adobe Creative Suite; motion and video skills are a plus Proven experience collaborating with writers and brand strategists on integrated campaigns Ability to juggle multiple projects, clients and feedback loops without losing the thread A point of view, aesthetic or strategic, and the confidence to articulate it Nice to haves Video and animation experience including motion concepting, After Effects or post-production oversight Proficiency in Figma and/or Canva for design collaboration, UX and presentation Background in experiential design or events including spatial thinking, environmental graphics and live activations Resourcing and managing vendors for print and event assets Exposure to social-first creative or performance marketing environments Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. CSG provides a generous benefits package that includes unlimited vacation, 401(k) match, paid and subsidized insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, recognition and rewards programs, subsidized gym membership, business casual environment, central Cherry Creek office location, monthly team lunches, and more. To apply, please submit your resume. Cover letters are optional if you’d like to share more about your qualifications and interest in joining the CSG team. About CSG Communications Strategy Group (CSG®) is a full-service intent marketing agency that turns strategy into action. We operate at the intersection of insight and execution, combining the science of behavior design with the art of strategic communication to help organizations connect, resonate and grow. At our core, we’re problem solvers and storytellers. Strategists and creatives. Curious thinkers who care deeply about the people behind the brands we serve. We partner with small- to mid-sized teams to bring scale, strategy, specialization and sophistication to their work. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of human behavior and shaped by real industry expertise, allowing us to create marketing that doesn’t just reach audiences, but moves them. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, CSG is a certified Great Place to Work and home to a collaborative team that believes great work starts with strong partnerships, inside and out. We offer extensive benefits to our full-time employees, as well as competitive salaries and hourly rates. CSG’s benefits package includes unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, paid and subsidized insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, recognition and rewards programs, business casual environment with remote and flexible work arrangements available, central Cherry Creek office location, monthly team lunches, and more. To learn more about CSG, its philosophy, culture and work, visit wearecsg.com . At CSG, we are committed to creating a diverse environment maintaining an inclusive culture, prioritizing cross functional collaboration, and emphasizing team member engagement. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.