Art Director

About UsRapt is an award-winning design and strategy studio that helps leading brands navigate the complex challenges of this ever-changing world. With locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York — and with clients spanning the globe — we bring fresh thinking and a highly customized approach to each and every partnership. Our interdisciplinary teams blend architecture, interior design, brand experience, graphic design, and strategic thinking into holistic solutions that further our clients’ missions. Our agile approach earned us the distinction of being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.We’re embracing the future of work with a hybrid approach. We spend 3 days in the studio each week as a team, and we also have days where we work from home. Ultimately, we trust our staff to know how and where they will do their best work.OverviewVital to our studio’s success, the Art Director is intimately involved in projects across Rapt’s teams and locations. They are charged with considering every touchpoint involved in projects while ensuring that client engagements meet expectations. Responsible for the depth and strategy applied to Rapt’s design work from conception to realization, this person lends their perspective and expertise from the visual and graphic design realm.The Art Director is at the frontlines of our creative interface with clients, serving as the liaison with our teams and working closely with Creative Directors in coordinating communication. They work with our Strategy Director and Design Directors to assure that all projects are seen through multiple lenses and delivered on the promise of the power of our interdisciplinary process.This person is also responsible for assisting in the development of pitches and interviews so that the studio can continue thriving with interesting, challenging projects.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate across Rapt’s teams and locations to guide project direction and ensure client engagements meet expectations.Shape depth and strategy of design work from concept through realization, drawing on visual and graphic design expertise.Interface with clients and coordinate communication with Creative Directors, Strategy Director, and Design Directors.Assist in developing pitches and interviews to support ongoing growth of the studio’s project portfolio.Qualifications10+ years of experience in a creative agency, design studio, or similar environmentProficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and G-SuiteExperience leading project teams from concept to deliveryExperience mentoring, developing, and guiding younger design staffProven record of leading pitches and winning workWe’re looking for someone withFamiliarity with project delivery, schedule/budget review, freelance/partner coordination, and client interfaceExperience creating and leading partnerships with other agencies, vendors, and/or multidisciplinary consultantsStrong visual, graphic, communication, and organization skillsExperience in digital, three-dimensional, and art realmsA willingness and ability to tackle the unexpected and unknownAn interest in working collaboratively and iteratively with othersAn interest in pursuing further education and inspirationForesight and exceptional conceptual thinking skillsConfidence in decision-making and risk-takingA positive outlook, especially in challenging situationsSelf-editing instinctsCompensationCompensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $90,000 to $140,000 plus benefits and bonuses.BenefitsGenerous options for medical, dental, vision insuranceLocation flexibility and unlimited paid time off (PTO)Tax-deferred savings through FSA, parking and transit allocations401K with employer contributionComplimentary One Medical membershipsNew hire referral bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr