Art Director

We create cultural resonance for brands. Creativity That Matters is work that shatters the stratosphere. 

That’s why our quest to discover what’s next is endless — because the only thing we’re afraid of is the status quo. We make culture our personal playground. We launch far past the expected.

We chase curiosity, deep into the shadows. We will never be just another agency. And we’ve got the audacity to prove it.

We Are TMA.

TMA is looking for an Art Director to join our agency in Dallas, TX on our State Farm team. The candidate must be able to think in concepts and traditional advertising production experience is a plus.

The Art Director who will be fit on our team will work with a team of creatives to concept and execute integrated and digital marketing. The net result will be masterful brand voice across every marketing touchpoint and work that resonates with exactly the right people.

Responsibilities:

• Concepting and designing print, A/V, and digital creative, rendering masterful typography, and possible photo art direction
• Collaborating with teams of creatives, strategists and account leads to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on point
• Participate in brainstorms, translate that thinking into beautiful pitch decks, and deliver best-in-class brand creative that exceeds Client objectives
• Present to a passionate group of clients with conviction, confidence, and swagger
• Pitch in on new business initiatives and agency creative communications
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the marketplace and competitive landscape our clients operate in, as well as cultural, design, and business trends
• Be a source of positivity, inspiration, creativity and fun.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Spanish is essential
• Must have advertising agency experience with segment experience targeting hispanic consumers
• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field (advertising, graphic design, visual arts, etc.).
• 3+ years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director
• Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills
• Strong working knowledge of the creative process and integrated marketing, including A/V, print, experiential sponsorship, and digital
• Ability to work with internal and external teams to develop and execute big ideas from beginning to end, provide clear creative direction and timely and helpful feedback to improve creative processes and keep deliverables on time and on budget
• Understand how to appeal to diverse cultural markets
• Strong problem-solving, communications, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to creatively and strategically solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills and salesmanship are a must
• Fluent in current Adobe Creative Suites Applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft suite of products
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Keynote a plus
• Solid portfolio, available online

TMA Perks & Benefits:

• Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshops  
• Culture events throughout the year
• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Summer Flex Days
• Robust holiday schedule  
• Parental leave  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans 
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan