Senior Art Director

Bully Pulpit Interactive is an outcomes agency made up of creatives, strategists and data scientists. We come from politics, brands and marketing and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people.

The Impact You Will Make

We are an ambitious, quickly expanding team looking for a Senior Art Director who can help us compete on a global scale. You are a driven creative looking for the chance to make an impact for both the biggest brands in the world and the most important mission-driven organizations fighting for meaningful social change in the country. 

You are a capital “C” Creative who knows great art sells ideas, and you have the book to prove it. You love to think big and collaborate and are constantly searching for - and sharing - creative inspiration. You have a passion for campaigns that actually help to solve real problems and are equally comfortable working solo or as part of a team.

This is an opportunity to create big, meaningful work, so if you are hungry for the chance to have a real impact at a growing agency this could be the role for you. 

Role Overview: Capable of working both as a part of a team or solo to develop ideas and campaigns that solve real problems; pitch and sell top-notch integrated campaigns across brand reputation, public affairs and social impact marketing. 

Location: NYC, DC, SF, CHI; expectation to work from one of our offices at least 3 days a week

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

You will:

• Support creative leadership in the development of innovative marketing concepts including but not limited to film direction; digital, OOH, DOOH and print design; and support for video editing across various storytelling platforms.
• Present creative concepts and rationales to internal and external teams
• Support photo and video shoots on set, guiding visual direction, and collaborating closely with creative leadership and production crew to bring the creative vision to life.
• Develop a deep understanding of our clients’ brands, storytelling approach, and audience, crafting visuals that resonate and elevate our content strategically.
• Influence and inspire the broader design team and cross-functional partners through your refined taste, clear art direction, and thoughtful execution.
• Effectively balance multiple projects, from concepting through to final execution, managing timelines with clarity and calm.
• Collaborate proactively and communicate effectively in an environment that values diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation.

You bring:

• 7+ years of creative art direction and design experience in an advertising agency environment
• Expertise in guiding creative vision with strong taste, capable of elevating narratives through visual storytelling
• AI / Technical aptitude. You understand how to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to accelerate your work, from learning rapidly about a brand or event, to leveraging for rapid concepting and enhancing your design expertise
• Flexibility and great communication skills. You’re a professional with a great eye and strong attention to detail, and you know how to present and pitch your work to internal stakeholders
• Full fluency with design principles and programs, including Adobe and Figma, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding production environment
• On-set experience. You know how to work with photographers, directors and producers to ensure that the visuals captured 
• Commitment to design excellence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and creative decisions to internal teams and external partners.

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

We’re looking for all kinds of people. 

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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