Pathdesignrecruitment
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Overview We're on the hunt for a mid-senior Art Director with sharp ideas, strong taste, and the stamina to chase great work until it's actually great. You'll be paired with one of our brilliant copywriters (they're nice, promise) and together you'll make work that people notice, share, and occasionally wish they'd thought of first. This is a role for someone who loves the big idea and the details - from the first scribble on a pad to the final pixel, frame, or billboard. Responsibilities Coming up with bold, original ideas with your copywriter partner Turning smart thinking into beautiful, unexpected, well-crafted work Creating campaigns across everything from film and OOH to social, digital, print and whatever's next Making decks look good and ideas sound even better Working closely with designers, strategists, producers, photographers, directors, and other talented humans Presenting work with confidence (and a sense of humour helps) Juggling multiple projects without dropping the ball - or the vibe Helping raise the creative bar around the agency What We're Looking For Around 5-8 years' experience as an Art Director in an advertising agency Big brand or global campaign experience A portfolio full of strong ideas and beautifully executed work Experience working as part of an AD / CW team A great eye for layout, typography, art direction, and visual storytelling Someone who sweats the details but never loses sight of the idea Comfortable presenting to clients and selling work you believe in Curious, collaborative, culturally switched-on Calm under pressure, fun to work with, allergic to bad work Bonus Points If You Have Digital-first or social-native thinking Awards (but we're more interested in the work than the metal) Why You'll Like It Here You'll work on ambitious briefs that actually go out into the world You'll be paired with a strong, established copywriter You'll be trusted to do your thing You'll be surrounded by smart, friendly people who care about the work You'll help make work you're proud to put your name to