Art Director
| Company | Credit Acceptance Careers |
|---|---|
| Location | Southfield, MI, USA |
| Salary | $80000 – $95000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field with hands-on design emphasis, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years as an agency art director or designer, with a proven track record of leading designers and stewarding brands. Experience in the agency and tech industries is a plus
- Broad portfolio showcasing your work, including groundbreaking, innovative work across both print and digital
- Expertise in industry-standard design software such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), as well as familiarity with other relevant tools for multimedia and interactive design
- Experience working on both B2B & B2C initiatives
- Experience with file management best practices and developing and/or maintaining a DAM system
Responsibilities
- Drive high visual standards on assigned projects, bringing strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail that elevates the work
- Create across a wide range of mediums — including digital, print, social, video, photography, and experiential — with a strong understanding of how to adapt big ideas across channels
- Help maintain a cohesive, high-quality visual identity for the brand, ensuring design consistency across all touchpoints
- Actively participate in brainstorms and creative development, bringing a collaborative spirit, big ideas, and sharp visual thinking to the table
- Create compelling visual stories and presentation decks to sell through big ideas
- Become a visual voice for the brand and lead by example through high-quality design work that reflects strong creative instincts and attention to detail
- Work closely with designers, writers, video editors, and marketing partners to bring campaigns to life and deliver unique creative solutions
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, helping to keep work on track and aligned with creative and business goals
Preferred Qualifications
- Mix of in-house and agency experience
- Familiarity with motion design and animation principles, enabling you to create dynamic and engaging visual content for video and interactive experiences
- Proficient knowledge of print production processes, including pre-press requirements, materials selection, and collaboration with print vendors to ensure high-quality final deliverables
- A basic understanding of UX/UI design principles to create designs that not only look great but also offer intuitive and user-friendly interactions
- Experience producing work for clients in a regulated industry (financial services, pharma, etc.) and/or experience navigating legal feedback to balance required changes while maintaining brand standards