Senior Art Director

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>As a Senior Art Director, you’ll lead the development of social first ideas and campaigns alongside other creatives — shaping social campaigns from initial concept through execution. You’ll craft compelling creative visions, present your thinking to clients, be hands on and provide art direction to designers and production teams, all while becoming a true brand expert and upholding a consistently high creative bar. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful, innovative work — a conceptual thinker and go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a strong point of view, and stays humble while championing bold creative ideas. You’ll help us maintain an environment that encourages expression, inclusivity, and collaboration.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong style="font-size: 14pt;">This role is in Culver City, CA</strong><strong style="font-size: 14pt;"> (8559 Higiera St., Culver City, CA); hybrid role!</strong></span></p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Lead the development of original, conceptual social ideas that align with brand strategy and client goals</li> <li>Communicate ideas and designs to senior members of the creative team</li> <li>Partner with the Sr. Copywriter and Content Creator to bring campaigns from concept to execution</li> <li>Translate briefs into compelling storytelling and visual narratives across social, digital, and emerging formats</li> <li>Partner with Producers to plan photo/video shoots and manage production needs</li> <li>Communicate proactively with team leads on timelines, blockers, and deliverables</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and listening abilities</li> <li>Strong presentation skills</li> <li>Maintain consistent creative quality and become a brand expert</li> <li>B