Art Director

Overview

Our leading financial client based in Austin, TX is seeking an exceptional Art Director to join its in house agency. 

Are you ready to join a prestigious financial services firm that prioritizes client success and innovation? Our client is a leading provider of investment and wealth management services, known for its commitment to transparency, integrity, and personalized advice. With a focus on empowering clients to achieve their financial goals, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Join us in our mission to help individuals and families build a brighter financial future.

As an Art Director, you will lead the creative vision of customizable animations and videos. Collaborating closely with writers, animators, video editors, and UX designers, you’ll develop strategic storylines, guide the artistic direction, and ensure the final product aligns with brand guidelines and client expectations. Strong communication, organizational, and client-facing skills are essential for managing multiple projects simultaneously within a platform like Sunday Sky. You will work on large-scale digital projects, often under tight deadlines, while collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of Figma.
• Works within brand guidelines.
• Knowledge of animation and video process (you will not animate or edit).
• Experience with storyboarding for animation & video.
• Experience with using illustration to create storyboards.
• Experience manipulating existing illustration to create something new.
• Experience working with an animator and/or editor to communicate animation an editing direction.
• Understand web technologies, emerging design trends, user-centered design, touch screen design and mobile platforms.
• Great presenter.
• Mastered time management.
• Takes direction and feedback well.
• Knows when to ask for help.
• You will not code or animate.
• A BFA degree in Design or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years agency and/or enterprise experience.
• You must have exposure working with major brands in digital, animation & video.
• Portfolio required; link provided on resume.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $44.99 to $49.99 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.