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Marketing8 days agoHybrid

Epsilon

Art Director

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Key details

Salary

$55K – $103K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

Chicago, United States

Full job description

Art Director role at Epsilon based in Chicago, IL with hybrid work requiring 2-3 days in office weekly. Responsibilities include leading concept development and execution across marketing channels (web, mobile, audio, video), collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and improving creative processes. Requires 3-5 years experience in digital design within agency or in-house, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, basic motion graphics skills, Microsoft Office, and preferably Figma. Strong branding knowledge, communication, project management, and client presentation skills needed. Willingness to travel occasionally. Benefits include flexible time off, paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. Salary range $55,400 to $102,800 annually.

What you'll do

  • Develop leadership skills by owning client relationships and team projects
  • Refine time and project management abilities while balancing multiple deliverables
  • Influence the evolution of creative processes and best practices
  • Build trusted relationships and foster collaboration across disciplines
  • Gain deeper understanding of how data can be used to craft impactful creative
  • Bridge the gap between art and tech by integrating internal tools and platforms into creative workflow
  • Lead concept development and execute across multiple marketing channels including web, mobile, audio, and video
  • Apply creative judgment and navigate moderately complex creative strategy
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Copywriters, Production Artists, Developers, Account Managers, and Sales Directors
  • Support new business pitch presentations
  • Identify ways to improve efficiency and execution aligning with company mission

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in an agency or in-house environment leading digital design
  • Strong understanding of branding and ability to align creative with business objectives
  • Ability to translate client briefs into visually impactful interactive experiences
  • Dependable and self-directed with strong time and project management skills
  • Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and visual
  • Comfortable presenting and persuading in both internal and client-facing settings
  • Familiar with the capabilities and limitations of creative tools, development, and production teams
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects)
  • Basic Motion Graphics (animation, storyboarding, light video editing)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Programs (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Figma knowledge is a plus
  • Willingness to travel with a Creative Manager or Director for occasional client meetings
  • Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, or Design preferred
  • Portfolio showcasing strategic, concept-driven, and visually polished work
  • Experience working on creative personalization or data-driven campaigns
  • Track record of building relationships and inspiring trust with clients and internal teams
  • Positive, adaptable team player

Tech stack

Adobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshopAfterEffectsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsFigma

Benefits

Flexible time off (FTO)15 paid holidaysPaid sick timeParental/new child leaveChildcare & elder care assistanceAdoption assistanceComprehensive health coverage401(k)Tuition assistanceCommuter benefitsProfessional developmentEmployee recognitionCharitable donation matchingHealth coaching and counseling

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