We're Hiring An Art Director

Art Director

Estipona Group is looking for a talented and collaborative Art Director to join our team. The right candidate will have a strong design background and a portfolio demonstrating capabilities in brand development, digital and traditional marketing, social media and web design. Our diverse client roster, and your involvement at every stage of creative development — from concept through production — will keep the workdays varied and interesting. If you’re a creative thinker who loves to challenge yourself, and your teammates, in the pursuit of unexpected solutions to creative challenges, please, keep reading.

Please note that despite being a virtual office, full-time teammates must be based in Reno, Nevada.

Location: Must live in Reno, NV, or within 20-40 miles of it
Job Type: Full-time schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm PST
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience Level: 5+ years
Salary: $60,000-$75,000

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with creative team to conceptualize, develop and execute smart and innovative creative solutions
  • Lead and participate in brainstorming, strategy and concept development meetings
  • Develop and present creative ideas to internal team and clients
  • Be involved at all stages of development, from concept through production
  • Work with internal account, social and strategy teams to enhance and elevate the work
  • Deliver strategy-aligned campaigns on time and on budget
  • Provide mentorship to graphic design interns and support team members
  • Adapt to evolving team needs, offering support with production to ensure successful project completion

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Graphic Designer or Art Director in an agency or in-house marketing department
  • An exceptional portfolio demonstrating aesthetic and practical solutions for a variety of print and digital mediums
  • A knack for problem solving and desire for collaboration
  • A deep love of visual design, conceptual thinking, and understanding of digital platforms
  • Proven ability to pitch and execute strong campaign concepts across diverse audiences and media.
  • Ability and willingness to think big and get in the trenches to do the production work
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere), Figma and familiarity with current technologies.
  • Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
  • Self-starter

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $60,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Work from home with company provided equipment and software (weekly in-person and occasional in-person client meetings required)
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities and a supportive, collaborative work environment

How to apply

If you have that special sauce and are looking to build your career with a team of dedicated, fun-loving creative souls, submit your resume and a cover letter to info@estiponagroup.com. Applications received any other way will not be considered.

About
Estipona Group

Estipona Group is a Reno-based, full-service marketing agency known for strategy-driven creative. For over 30 years, we’ve helped clients tell their stories in impactful and memorable ways. As early adopters of the virtual office (we ditched bricks and mortgage in 2009), we’ve mastered remote collaboration, yet still enjoy gathering a few times a week for in-person work sessions, client meetings and happy hours. Our values guide our work, and if you want to know if Estipona Group would be a good fit for you, vibing with our values would be a good first sign.