Senior Art Director

Penta Group is the world's first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm. Penta provides data-driven solutions for stakeholder strategy and engagement. We combine analytics and research with deep expertise to deliver actionable insights, best practice solutions, and drive measurable impact for our clients.

At Penta, we work with clients solving complex global challenges across a variety of industries. Our clients span technology, financial services, energy, healthcare, and more. Our team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, technology, and media. Penta comprises over 200 professionals in New York, London, Washington, DC, and San Francisco working to bring data-driven, tailored solutions to more than 200 clients.

Penta Brand Strategy is the firm's in-house creative agency. Penta Brand Strategy blends the firm's hallmark analytical and communications expertise with storytelling, design, and technology to help clients increase the accessibility, reach, and emotional resonance of their ideas. We work across the firm's client portfolio, developing creative solutions and campaign concepts that have the power to shape perspectives and inspire action on the issues that matter most.

Summary of Position:

The Brand Strategy team at Penta is seeking a visionary Senior Art Director to lead the development of visually compelling and strategically driven creative solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Senior Art Director will be responsible for overseeing the conceptualization, design, and execution of creative projects across various platforms. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on creative and a strategic thinker who excels in developing innovative campaign concepts that elevate brand narratives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Senior Art Director will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of our clients, driving creative excellence, and mentoring junior creatives.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the conceptualization and execution of effective creative solutions that meet client objectives, in partnership with the Creative Director and Managing Director. 

- Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and strategists to create cohesive, multi-dimensional campaigns that engage target audiences and drive business results that consider the following tactics and more: TV, radio, OOH, digital, paid social, events and activations, content sponsorships, podcasts. 

- These creative concepts will often break down highly complex industries and situations to resonate with niche, high-value audiences (including policymakers, investors, employees, etc.)

- Oversee the design process from ideation to final execution, ensuring all creative outputs meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and innovative deliverables are on time and within budget.

- Provide art direction for photoshoots, video productions, and other visual assets, ensuring that all creative elements align with brand guidelines and client expectations.

- Maintain a deep understanding of design trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the team remains at the forefront of the industry.

- Review and refine creative work, offering constructive feedback and ensuring alignment with project goals and brand guidelines.

- Mentor and guide other creatives, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages professional growth and creativity.

- Provide support for conceptualizing business development proposals.

- Present creative concepts and deliverables to clients, effectively communicating the strategic and creative rationale behind the work.

- Stay informed of market trends and competitors' visual approaches, offering insights to enhance client strategies and brand positioning.

- Partner with Creative Operations team members to manage external vendors, such as photographers, illustrators, and production companies, to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

- 7+ years of professional experience in art direction, design, and visual storytelling, preferably within an agency or creative environment.

- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of visually compelling work across multiple media platforms.

- Experience in art directing photoshoots, video shoots, and other production processes.

- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and design principles.

- Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and concepts to clients and team members.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

- Experience mentoring and leading design teams, with a commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration.

- Experience working with external vendors and managing the production process for creative projects.

*The above should be viewed as more of a guide, not a check-list; If you meet some but not all of the experiences listed, we strongly encourage you to submit an application*

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position will be $100,000-$125,000 annually, depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications as it relates to the position.

Benefits:

Penta Group is proud to offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees. Please find a list below of our current benefit offerings:

- Excellent health care, vision, and dental coverage provided by United Healthcare with the majority of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered by Penta

- Competitive retirement benefits with a 401(k) match of 100% up to 3% of an employee’s deferred salary, and 50% of the next 2% deferred

- Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage

- Twelve weeks paid parental leave.

- Monthly stipend for cell phone

- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule 

- Frequent firm-wide social events and activities

-  Excellent environment for learning and growth

Location:

This position is for US-based personnel and is fully remote.

Penta Group, LLC values diversity and inclusion, is committed to equal employment opportunity, and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with District of Columbia law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment and interns based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions and breastfeeding), national origin, disability, age (18 and over), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation (e.g., being enrolled in a college or university or in a business, nursing, professional, secretarial, technical or vocational school), political affiliation, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful use of tobacco products, unemployment status and status as a victim or the family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking.