VP, Creative Director (Art)

Department: Design / Art Direction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Portland

Description

Looking for something fresh?Day One Agency is hiring. 
Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. 
We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new VP, Creative Director (Art).  You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart. 
Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party. 
Ready to join a team that claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 + Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)? 
Keep reading.  
This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Portland. 

Responsibilities

• Be a creative team leader and champion of big ideas 
• Execute and sell creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brand
• Inspire, motivate, and mentor internal design & creative teams to think differently while actively inspiring clients to elevate their work
• Come from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with culture
• Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our output
• Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the team
• Bring a solution oriented approach to every challenge
• Communicate across teams consistently and effectively
• Review and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projects
• Act as a true team player - willing to take on any creative task, big or small.

* TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS
** ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in art direction/design
• Experience successfully leading creative projects from ideation through to execution
• Experience working successfully across disciplines
• Driven by the creative landscape of social media
• Experience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse team
• Visually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentations
• Experience project managing deliverables and organizing resources
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
• Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategies
• Bachelor’s degree

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

Compensation + Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for Portland based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.