Associate Art Director

Tombras, an independent, 600+ person, full-service advertising agency is searching for an Art Director to join our Creative Team. You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN or Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance may be provided. What you’ll be doing: Design, art direct and find a visual voice for our clients Partner with a copywriter to come up with killer Video, social and digital campaigns Maintain design standards and contribute to the evolution of standards Execute and add to ideas developed by others Work within a defined process and keep all work organized according to agency standards and client expectations What you bring: A strong portfolio trumps experience & education nine times out of ten but it is a plus if you have 3+ years of ad agency experience, related work experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Portfolio with a strong foundation to build upon (tv, digital, social, print) and evokes emotion and brand voice Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud programs Desire and willingness to learn, grow, and be mentored by senior team members across disciplines Ability to recognize creative ideas and see them through to completion You have an Independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, and a drive for innovation An attitude of positivity and exploration You’re a culture junkie who loves a good idea Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives. Desire to learn from senior creatives and collaborate enthusiastically with junior creatives Why you'll want to work at Tombras: Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another. Dog-friendly offices Flexible PTO Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents 401(k) Participation Employer-paid Dental & Vision A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values . Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds. Remote employees must be based in the United States.