Situation is a marketing agency for unforgettable experiences like WICKED on Broadway, The Lion King, The Metropolitan Opera, and The Empire State Building. Are you a creative leader with a passion for arts and entertainment? As an Art Director (AD), you’ll guide a talented design team to produce bold, high-quality work across digital and print. From eye-catching key art and title treatments to cohesive brand identities, you’ll shape visual storytelling for top clients in the industry.
With a deep appreciation for entertainment and pop culture, the AD champions creativity, consistency, and collaboration. You’re equally skilled at leading teams, navigating feedback, and delivering exceptional results that meet client goals.
Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:
We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.
We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, MJ on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.
Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.
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Join Situation as an Art Director and dive into a world where creativity meets entertainment! As an industry leader known for crafting unforgettable experiences, we work with fabulous clients like WICKED, The Lion King, and The Metropolitan Opera. In this role, you will help transform vibrant ideas into stunning visuals that resonate across both digital and print platforms. You’ll lead a talented design team, inspiring them to produce striking key art, cohesive branding, and innovative title treatments while ensuring our clients’ visions come to life. With your extensive experience and passion for arts and culture, you’ll navigate feedback effortlessly, refine our creative process, and monitor trends to keep our work fresh and relevant in this fast-paced environment. Working out of our midtown Manhattan office, you’ll balance in-person collaboration three days a week, fostering a sense of teamwork and connectivity. This position offers the perfect opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic atmosphere, can juggle multiple projects, and have an eagle-eye for detail. At Situation, we recognize and reward dedication and creativity with a competitive salary package ranging from $95,000 to $110,000, complete health benefits, and perks designed to elevate your work-life balance. If you're ready to take the reins and lead impactful projects that shape the future of arts experiences, we want to hear from you!
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