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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Art Director/Designer - **Company:** The Modern - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma, Gsuite - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64d6121e9e6d08f1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Visual communication design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in communication arts, graphic design, or related field * Minimum of 3 years of experience on the visual side of the creative realm inside a marketing agency environment * Strong understanding of design principles and how they relate to brand * Ability to understand and turn clear strategy into brilliant creative expression * Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, develop, and execute campaigns * Acute attention to detail and an ability to work within tight deadlines * Portfolio of work to be submitted at time of application (Please provide password if necessary) Professional Skills * Big picture thinking * Strong attention to detail * Excellent communication skills * Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to both internal and external audiences * Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams * Ability to manage multiple clients/assignments in a fast-paced environment * Comfort working in the "grey", figuring things out, taking initiative and moving work forward * Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, AI Tools ## Description Are you a friendly collaborator who does really mean work? We're on the lookout for a brilliant and versatile creative with an art director's conceptual mind and a designer's careful eye to help us deliver work that surprises the senses, ignites passions, and fuels growth. An experienced art director or designer or hybrid who loves generating breakthrough campaign ideas and also doesn't mind getting their hands dirty to bring them to the world with category-defining style and exceptional clarity. Someone who stays ahead of trends and razor sharp with the latest tools. Someone who can adapt to the rapidly changing marketing landscape. You'll be counted on to deliver consistently, with confidence. If you're ready to move swiftly and boldly into the next era of your career, let's talk. Collaborative Model We work in a flexible/hybrid model in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are work from home days. Our office is located in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. And yes, we were here before it was cool. Core Responsibilities * Exhibit strong conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape * Concept and design print, audio, video, and digital creative; render masterful typography, and provide photo and motion art direction * Bring brand identities and design systems to life in ways that communicate the true DNA of organizations through use of logo, iconography, typography, colors, illustration, and other visual elements * Collaborate 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, and deliver best-in-class creative that exceeds client objectives * Translate creative direction into engaging and effective design * Develop in-depth content for online experiences and digital campaigns * Understand business objectives and audience demographics * Collaborate with creative teams to help determine conceptual campaign direction * Lead by example and mentor other creatives in as opportunities arise * Work closely with the Creative Director to build and optimize efficient processes and protocol to better the department * Execute polished client presentations demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenges ## Related Videos - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025)