Who We Are and What We Are About

Drumroll is focused on turning often overlooked moments of a customer journey into meaningful connections, in memorable and measurable ways. To deliver on that promise, we do things a little differently.

We don’t have dedicated strategists. Around here, creative ideas come from everywhere. We collaborate, equally, with each other and our clients.  We leave our egos at the door. 

We also know how to have a good time:

The Gig

We are seeking an experienced Senior Art Director to work across a variety of B2C and B2B fortune 500 clients. The role requires all of the standard Interactive Art Director-y responsibilities---they will be expected to develop and execute concepts based on project briefs, present concepts to clients, revise direction and execute the final concept. It also requires a strategic thinker, who is brilliant at translating strategy into design and a robust understanding of campaigns, branding, interface design, rich media/interactive ads, social, web design and email marketing. This position is critical to in driving incredible work and responses working on new business pitches.

The Senior Art Director reports to one of Creative Directors and ladders to our Executive Creative Director. Ultimately, this role will be responsible for mentoring junior designers in our agency.

Who You Are
Outgoing. Energetic. Kind. Superb at time management. Focused. Exceptional communicator. Humble; you thrive in a collegial atmosphere where the intern’s ideas are given as much respect at the ECD’s. You aspire to concept and execute industry-leading creative work. You like deep diving into a project. The spirit of the entrepreneur is strong in you---you take ownership of your team and projects; are equally proactive in directing as you are in executing. You want to play an active role in growing a major account. You don’t necessarily like Fellini’s work, but you get it.

What You Gotta Know

• 7+ years of concept, design and execution experience required.
• Strong understanding of Web technologies (as they relate to creative concept development and design), interaction and experience design
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, presentation tools, and standard office software packages
• Adaptable, responsive style and ethic
• Dynamic, innovative and business-savvy
• You know when to be professional and when to lead an impassioned presentation
• Completion of a bachelors, portfolio or masters program in relevant field, or gobs of applicable work experience.
• Prior experience with national brands delivering omnichannel campaigns
• Have worked on New Business pitches and are comfortable in concepting big ideas that win new client work
• Business-savvy
• Bachelor’s degree in industry relevant area or equivalent work experience
• This is a full time, remote until-we-are-past Covid, and then an on-site position.

This is a full time, on site position.

Extra cool if you

• Have traditional design experience
• Have prior experience with national brands (this is strongly preferred)

Backstage at Drumroll
Life at Drumroll includes a bunch of perks beyond full health, vision and dental coverage, 401k, and the standard basket of goodies. We also provide an ever evolving employee experience that, birthdays off, Valentine’s half day to show your brand love, referral bonuses, ping-pong, X-box and 8-bit office concierge, stocked kitchen, kickball team and a killer view from our offices in Downtown Austin for when we are back in office.

Coinage
Salary is based on qualifications, experience and is competitive with market value for the position.

Next steps
Please send resume and a link to your online portfolio or samples of work. If your portfolio and credentials hit all the sweet spots, we will reach out to schedule an in person interview.

Please note that only applicants that meet the requirements will be considered.

If you like what you see, but don’t meet the specifics of our current need, send us a general inquiry at [email protected]. We read them—honestly. We want people who dig our act, and will totally reach out if your experience fits a role we anticipate opening down the line.