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Mid-Level Art Director

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The Mid-Level Art Director at GSD&M will create and art direct across various mediums, collaborate with teams, manage projects, and present work creatively while driving results for clients.
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At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.

  • Title: Mid-level Art Director
  • Department: Creative
  • Reports to: Group Creative Director
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: No
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Travel: 5-15%

First and Foremost:

  • Create bold, award-winning work that drives results for our clients.

Who You Are: 

  • An idea machine. You take a creative brief and run with it—then keep running, pushing, and building until the work shines.

What You’ll Do:

  • Concept and art direct across all mediums: TV, print, digital, social, and beyond
  • Collaborate with partners, creatives, and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life
  • Seek creative opportunities on projects big and small
  • Craft beautifully designed presentations that sell your ideas
  • Present work internally and occasionally to clients
  • Turn feedback into stronger, smarter creative
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines without missing a beat

What You Bring:

  • 2–3 years of ad agency or creative experience
  • A strong portfolio with produced work that shows your eye for concepting and design
  • Working knowledge of production processes
  • Confidence presenting ideas internally
  • A self-starting, can-do mindset
  • Expert eye for typography, layout, and visual storytelling
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Cultural fluency and a desire to make work that resonates with diverse audiences
  • Attention to detail and a hunger to keep learning

Bonus Points for:

  • Skills in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Cinema 4D

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to concept, sell, and produce fully integrated work from big idea to final execution.

At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower.  An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.

GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to [email protected] for support. 
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
After Effects
Cinema 4D
Final Cut Pro
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
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GSD&M Austin, Texas, USA Office

828 West Sixth Street, Austin, TX, United States, 78703

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