What We Believe

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

 

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

 

What’s In It for You*

  • Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
  • We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
  • A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
  • Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Art Director to join our dynamic creative team. This role will focus primarily on our flagship automotive account, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape and elevate world-class campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and integrated channels. As a core member of the creative team, you'll collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists, and producers to bring innovative ideas to life while maintaining the highest level of craft and execution.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Concept Development: Develop creative concepts for vehicle, partnership programs, and digital campaigns across social, video, and experiential mediums, ensuring they resonate with target audiences and align with brand strategy.

Creative Execution: Oversee design and execute the visual direction of campaigns, ensuring consistency and quality across all touchpoints, from digital assets to retailer and partner activations.

Collaboration: Work closely with Creative Directors, copywriters, designers, account management, project management, strategists, producers, and media teams to bring creative concepts to life, ensuring seamless integration across channels.

Brand Stewardship: Maintain and evolve the brand’s visual identity, ensuring that all creative work is aligned with the automotive brand’s guidelines and voice while pushing creative boundaries.

Team Leadership: Mentor junior creatives, providing feedback, direction, and support to cultivate an environment of growth and creativity.

Client Engagement: Participate in client presentations and work directly with clients to understand their needs, presenting creative work and incorporating feedback effectively.

Multi-Channel Expertise: Leverage your expertise in digital, social, activation, and video production to create integrated campaigns that deliver on business objectives, from conceptualization to execution.

Innovation & Trends: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, digital technologies, design capabilities, and automotive innovations to ensure the agency’s work remains cutting-edge and effective.

Executional Excellence: Ensure the highest level of craft in the execution of all creative assets, from visual design to final production, paying attention to detail and the quality of deliverables.

 

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in art direction, preferably within an advertising agency environment, ideally with automotive brand experience.

Strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, video, experiential, and integrated creative work.

Experience in producing creative across multiple platforms and channels, with a strong understanding of how each medium works.

Production experience is a plus but not required.

Skills:

Exceptional visual design and conceptual thinking, with an ability to create innovative and engaging creative solutions.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).

Strong knowledge of branding, typography, and design principles.

Ability to manage creative projects from concept to completion while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent communication and presentation skills—both verbal and visual.

Who You Are:

A true collaborator that’s able to work cross-functionally within teams and engage with company culture.

Passionate about the automotive industry, with a keen eye for design and the ability to translate automotive storytelling into compelling visuals.

Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Creative problem-solver with a keen ability to adapt and pivot in response to client needs and feedback.

A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate the team.

Why Join Us:

Be part of an award-winning agency that works on an iconic automotive brand.

Collaborate with a world-class team of creatives, strategists, and producers in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Opportunity to shape industry-leading campaigns and expand your skill set across diverse creative opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits, with ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Apply today to join our team and make an impact on some of the most exciting campaigns in the industry. Minneapolis or Philadelphia location preferred, but not required.

 

 

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