Art Director

This job posting is available in English and Canadian French. Please scroll down for the French version.

Cette offre d’emploi est disponible en anglais et en français (Canada). Veuillez faire défiler pour la version française.

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Remote - U.S. & Canada Only | Full-Time

Compensation:

• $80K - $90K USD (U.S.-based candidates)
• $85K - $95K CAD (Canada-based candidates)

Our creative team needs a leader for a year, not a placeholder.

We're looking for an Art Director who can step into an established creative team on day one and lead like they've been here for years. This is a one-year contract, and it comes with real ownership: real campaigns, real clients, real creative decisions that matter from week one.

This Isn't for Everyone

This role is for someone who wants to lead, not just execute. You'll be setting creative direction, giving feedback that shapes final work, and holding the line on quality when deadlines get tight. There's ambiguity built into stepping into someone else's seat, and you'll need to bring clarity to it fast rather than wait for it to be handed to you.

You'll juggle multiple clients and projects at once, work closely with writers, designers, media, and strategy, and be expected to translate performance data into sharper creative, not just prettier creative. If you need a fully mapped-out process before you can move, this isn't the seat. If you find your footing by taking ownership and figuring it out with the team, keep reading.

About Level

Level Agency is a performance marketing agency built on one belief: good enough isn't. We partner with brands in complex, high-consideration markets who need more than a vendor. They need a team that integrates deeply, reads signals early, and keeps performance climbing long after most agencies would call it a win.

We're remote-first, over 250 people strong across the US and Canada, and built around three specialized brands covering higher education, performance media, SEO and content, creative, and CRM-led growth. AI runs through everything we do, powering research, creative, and optimization at a pace legacy agencies can't match. We move fast, we tell the truth, and we build a team where people do their best work because they're trusted to own it.

Your Role (and Impact)

As Art Director, you'll lead visual direction across client campaigns from concept through final delivery, working independently and in close partnership with copywriters, designers, and the strategy and media teams. You'll be the person who keeps creative work strategically grounded and visually sharp, and who makes sure it performs, not just looks good in a deck.

You'll own:

• Leading visual development across campaigns, from concepting through execution, ensuring every asset is strategically sound and built to the highest creative bar
• Developing campaign concepts, visual systems, and social-first creative independently or alongside copywriters
• Defining look, feel, and tone across every brand touchpoint, keeping consistency and quality tight across platforms
• Presenting creative work confidently to internal teams and clients, and refining ideas through feedback without losing the point of view that got you there
• Designing with performance in mind. Understanding how visual decisions move CTR, engagement, and conversion, not just aesthetics
• Bringing a working understanding of the broader marketing landscape (CRM, lifecycle, paid social, programmatic) into sharper creative decisions across the funnel
• Partnering with media and strategy to turn data insights into stronger creative iterations, including versioning for A/B testing
• Using AI tools daily as part of how you ideate, produce, and move faster, and helping the team get sharper with them too
• Giving designers and writers clear direction and actionable feedback throughout execution
• Bringing a solution-first mindset to every project, every deadline, every curveball

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 3 to 5 years of art direction experience, ideally within an agency or performance marketing environment
• A strong conceptual thinker who generates original ideas, not just polished executions of someone else's
• A portfolio that shows range, from brand storytelling to high-performing paid social and performance creative
• Working knowledge of performance creative principles: testing, iteration, platform best practices, and creative optimization
• AI tools already built into how you ideate, produce, and execute, not something you're bolting on
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative decisions to creative and non-creative stakeholders alike
• Sharp eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and shipping high-quality work on tight timelines
• A collaborative, adaptable, proactive approach, with a willingness to jump in wherever the work needs you

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or other video editing tools
• Basic French proficiency

AI Expectations

AI is part of how we work, not a novelty. You'll be expected to use AI tools (image generation, ideation, concepting, production efficiency) as a practical, everyday part of your workflow, not an occasional experiment. Your judgment and taste stay in the driver's seat. AI accelerates the work, it doesn't make the calls for you. We also want you sharing what you learn: if you find a workflow improvement, the creative team benefits when you document and pass it on.

Our Core Values

• No Ego, All In

  We don’t do “that’s not my job.” We win together.

• Better Every Day

  We want the feedback—even when it stings.

• Relentless for Results

  Activity is nothing without outcomes.

• Driven by Truth

  We challenge assumptions and follow the data.

Perks & Benefits

At Level, we support our people across the U.S. and Canada with benefits designed to promote flexibility, wellbeing, and long-term growth.

• Fully remote across the U.S. & Canada, plus monthly WFH stipend and Summer Fridays
• Generous time off, including unlimited PTO (U.S.), competitive vacation (Canada), and parental/family leave options
• Comprehensive health benefits, mental health support, and company-paid disability & life coverage
• Employer retirement contributions (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP match in Canada)
• Quarterly performance reviews and career advancement opportunities

Remote First

This role is open to U.S. and Canada residents. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Level Is Built on Inclusion

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Level is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and celebrate what makes you, you—regardless of race, gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, or background.

Ready to Apply?

Click below and submit your resume. You’ll also be asked a few thoughtful questions—take your time. We care more about your thinking than your pedigree.

Let’s build something together.

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Remote - U.S. & Canada Only | Full-Time

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $90,000 USD (U.S.-based candidates)
• $85,000 - $95,000 CAD (Canada-based candidates)

Our creative team needs a leader for a year, not a placeholder.

We are looking for an Art Director who can step into an established creative team on day one and lead like they have been here for years. This one-year contract comes with real ownership: real campaigns, real clients, and real creative decisions that matter from the first week.

This Isn't for Everyone

This role is for someone who wants to lead, not just execute. You will set the creative direction, provide feedback that shapes the final product, and maintain high quality standards even when deadlines tighten. There is some ambiguity in stepping into someone else's role, and you will need to bring clarity quickly rather than waiting for it to be handed to you.

You will juggle multiple clients and projects at once, work closely with writers, designers, and the strategy and media teams, and be expected to translate performance data into more impactful creative, not just prettier creative. If you need a fully defined process before you can move forward, this is not the role for you. If you find your footing by taking ownership and moving forward with the team, keep reading.

About Level

Level Agency is a performance marketing agency built on one belief: good enough isn't. We partner with brands in complex, high-consideration markets who need more than a vendor. They need a team that integrates deeply, reads signals early, and keeps performance climbing long after most agencies would call it a win.

We are a remote-first company with over 250 people across the U.S. and Canada, structured around three specialized brands covering higher education, performance media, SEO and content, creative, and CRM-led growth. AI is present in everything we do, powering research, creative, and optimization at a pace legacy agencies cannot match. We move fast, we tell the truth, and we build a team where people do their best work because they are trusted to own it.

Your Role (and Impact)

As an Art Director, you will lead the visual direction of client campaigns from concept to final delivery, working independently and in close collaboration with writers, designers, and the strategy and media teams. You will be the person who keeps creative work strategically grounded and visually impactful, and who ensures it performs, not just looks good in a presentation.

You will own:

• Leading visual development for campaigns, from concept to execution, ensuring every asset is strategically sound and meets the highest creative standards
• Developing campaign concepts, visual systems, and social-first creative, independently or in collaboration with writers
• Defining the look, feel, and tone across all brand touchpoints, maintaining consistency and quality across all platforms
• Presenting creative work confidently to internal teams and clients, and refining ideas through feedback without losing the point of view that got you there
• Designing with performance in mind. Understanding how visual decisions influence CTR, engagement, and conversion, not just aesthetics
• Integrating a global understanding of the marketing landscape (CRM, customer lifecycle, paid social, programmatic) into sharper creative decisions at every stage of the funnel
• Partnering with media and strategy teams to turn data insights into stronger creative iterations, including creating variants for A/B testing
• Daily use of AI tools in your way of ideating, producing, and moving faster, and helping the team get more out of them too
• Providing clear direction and actionable feedback to designers and writers during execution
• A solution-oriented approach to every project, every deadline, and every unexpected challenge

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 3 to 5 years of experience in art direction, ideally in an agency or performance marketing environment
• Strong conceptual thinking, capable of generating original ideas, not just polishing those of others
• A portfolio demonstrating versatility, from brand storytelling to high-performing paid social creative
• Good knowledge of performance creative principles: testing, iteration, platform best practices, and creative optimization
• AI tools already integrated into your way of ideating, producing, and executing, not something you add on later
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain your creative decisions to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
• A sharp eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• A collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves wherever the work requires it

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or other video editing tools
• Basic knowledge of French

AI Expectations

AI is part of how we work, not a one-time novelty. You are expected to use AI tools (image generation, ideation, concepting, production efficiency) as a practical, daily reflex, not as an occasional experiment. Your judgment and creative sense remain in the driver's seat. AI accelerates the work; it does not make decisions for you. We also want you to share what you learn: if you find a way to improve a workflow, the whole creative team benefits when you document and pass it on.

Our Core Values

• No Ego, All In

  There is no "that's not my job." We win together.

• Better Every Day

  We want feedback—even when it's hard to hear.

• Relentless for Results

  Activity alone is not enough. Results matter.

• Driven by Truth

  We challenge assumptions and follow the data.

Perks & Benefits

At Level, we support our teams in the U.S. and Canada with benefits designed to promote flexibility, well-being, and long-term growth.

• Fully remote in the U.S. and Canada, monthly home office allowance, and Summer Fridays
• Generous time off, including unlimited leave (U.S.), competitive vacation (Canada), and parental and family leave options
• Comprehensive benefits, mental health support, and company-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer retirement contributions (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP match in Canada)
• Quarterly performance reviews and career advancement opportunities

Remote First

This position is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Level Is Built on Inclusion

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Level is proud to be an equal opportunity employer—we celebrate what makes you unique.

Ready to Apply?

Click below to submit your resume. You will also answer a few questions—take your time. We are more interested in how you think than in the companies you have worked for.

Let's build something together.