Art Director – Thinkingbox Full Time

Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, the brief to built agency. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we’re already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration. From hanging out with our office dogs to enjoying Thursday happy hours, we keep our work environment vibrant, welcoming, and fun. Each year, we also encourage our people to spend a month exploring the world, whether that means working from another office or even from the beaches of Mexico, to expand their perspectives and bring fresh inspiration back to the team.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and conceptually-driven Art Director to join our creative team. You’ll lead creative work across a range of projects – from high-profile campaigns, experiential activations to digital platforms, microsites, and more. This is a hands-on role where you’ll guide the visual direction, mentor designers, and collaborate with strategists, producers, developers, and clients to bring bold ideas to life.

Your creative vision will help shape the look, feel, and storytelling across projects – whether you’re pitching new concepts, refining campaign systems, or leading design teams through execution. If you’re ready to level up and do career-defining work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and lead the visual direction for campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
• Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights and concepts into powerful creative
• Oversee and guide designers through execution, giving thoughtful and constructive feedback
• Push the creative vision of each project from pitch to final delivery
• Maintain a strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
• Stay on top of design trends, emerging tech, and visual culture to inform your work
• Support production efforts by creating style guides, specs, and clear design documentation
• Help shape Thinkingbox’s creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in an agency, studio, or creative environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity
• A strong portfolio that showcases a blend of conceptual thinking, design craft, and digital experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant tools
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and digital production processes
• A refined eye for typography, layout, and composition
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—confident in articulating your ideas and direction
• An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Passion for innovation, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries

Additional Info

• Monday – Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits

$100,000 – $120,000 a year

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.

Equal Opportunity

At Thinkingbox, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength – it’s the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.

To Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.