Foundry512 is seeking a Digital Art Director to join our team on a contract or freelance basis. This role is ideal for a seasoned creative professional with a passion for digital storytelling, innovative design, and user-centered experiences. The Digital Art Director will lead the visual design and creative direction for various digital campaigns and projects, ensuring the work aligns with Foundry512’s focus on performance marketing and cultural impact.

This is a collaborative role requiring strong conceptual thinking, exceptional design skills, and the ability to bring big ideas to life across digital platforms. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of creating visually compelling and effective digital campaigns for creative agencies or similar industries.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

Develop and execute innovative visual concepts and designs for digital campaigns, including websites, social media, digital ads, and email marketing.
Ensure all creative work aligns with Foundry512’s brand identity and client objectives, delivering visually impactful results.
Lead the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet project timelines.
Provide clear creative direction and feedback to designers and other collaborators, maintaining consistency and excellence across all outputs.

Design Execution

Create pixel-perfect designs and assets optimized for various digital platforms and responsive environments.
Collaborate with developers to ensure design fidelity and functionality across digital touchpoints.
Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to keep creative work fresh and innovative.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with account managers, strategists, and other team members to understand client needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Present creative concepts and designs to clients, articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
Act as a creative problem-solver, addressing challenges with thoughtful, strategic solutions.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of experience in digital art direction, with a portfolio showcasing work for creative agencies, performance marketing brands, or similar industries.
Technical Skills: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, or Figma. Proficiency in motion design tools (e.g., After Effects) is a plus.
UX/UI Knowledge: Strong understanding of user experience principles, responsive design, and web accessibility standards.
Creative Vision: Ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling designs that drive engagement and conversions.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to present ideas and collaborate with clients and internal teams effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with HTML/CSS and the development process to ensure seamless collaboration with developers.
Experience creating digital campaigns for healthcare, telehealth, or performance marketing clients.
Background in managing creative teams or mentoring junior designers.

Why Foundry512?

Foundry512 is a full-service advertising agency in Austin, TX, that combines performance marketing expertise with bold creative strategies. Join us as a Digital Art Director and play a pivotal role in shaping groundbreaking digital campaigns that shift culture and deliver measurable results.

Apply now to showcase your creativity and leave your mark on innovative digital projects!