Junior Art Director - Thinkingbox
Thinkingbox · London · hybrid
GBP 30,000 to 40,000 · period not stated
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop fresh, engaging creative concepts across digital, social, experiential and integrated campaigns.
- Translate ideas into compelling visual executions, from initial sketches and moodboards through to polished creative.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.
- Contribute to art direction, graphic design, motion design and visual storytelling across a variety of projects.
- Help develop visual identities, campaign assets, pitch presentations and creative treatments.
- Stay curious about design trends, culture, emerging technologies and new ways of creating.
- Explore AI tools and emerging creative workflows to enhance ideation, experimentation and execution.
- Bring your own creative perspective while remaining open to feedback, collaboration and new ideas.
What You’ll Bring:
- Some experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role, ideally within an agency or creative studio.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft and a clear creative point of view.
- A solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, colour and design principles.
- Experience with graphic design and motion design, with the ability to bring ideas to life visually.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
- An interest in AI and emerging creative technologies, along with an understanding of where they can add value.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate your creative thinking.
- A collaborative, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, experiment and push ideas further.
- A genuine passion for creativity, design, culture and making great work.
Bonus Points!:
- Experience creating content and campaigns for social platforms.
- Familiarity with Figma, 3D tools or other creative technologies.
- Experience experimenting with generative AI tools for creative ideation and production.
- An interest in photography, film, animation or emerging visual storytelling techniques.
Additional Info:
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits