WALLACE360 JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Art Director
Wallace360 is looking for a talented, growth-oriented Senior Art Director to join our Roanoke-based team. This is an opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys both hands-on design and big-picture creative thinking — someone who wants to create exceptional work while helping shape the creative direction of a growing agency. For more on Wallace360, visit our website at .
The ideal candidate isn’t just looking for a design job; they’re looking to build a career in creative leadership within an agency environment. You'll work closely with our internal team and freelance partners to develop brands, advertising campaigns, digital experiences, and communications materials that help our clients achieve their goals.
The position is full-time and based in our Roanoke, VA office. This role offers significant opportunity for growth into an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director position as the agency continues to expand.
Responsibilities
- Lead creative concept development and visual execution across a wide range of client projects.
- Design and produce creative materials for print, digital, social media, web, video, collateral, presentations, proposals, environmental graphics, and more.
- Develop and maintain visual brand identities, including logos, brand standards, templates, and supporting assets.
- Collaborate with account staff to translate marketing strategies into effective creative solutions.
- Present creative concepts and recommendations to internal teams and clients, as needed.
- Provide creative direction and feedback to freelance designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, web developers, and other creative partners.
- Assist in planning and directing photo shoots, video production, and other creative content development.
- Ensure projects are completed with a high level of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Stay current on emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices across print, digital, advertising, and branding disciplines.
- Help establish and maintain a high standard of creative excellence across all agency work.
Qualifications
- 6 to 8 years of professional graphic design, art direction, or creative experience, preferably within an agency.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, advertising, print, digital, and campaign development experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience developing creative concepts from initial strategy through final execution.
- Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, visual storytelling, and user experience principles.
- Ability to manage print production, including working knowledge of print processes, color systems, etc.
- Working knowledge of website design and digital marketing best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of work and follows through.
- Strategic thinker who can balance creative vision with client objectives and business goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and/or Advertising/Marketing or a related field preferred.
Compensation
Range starting at $85,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
A Unique Creative Environment
Wallace360 is also home to Gallery360, a fine art gallery located within our office that features rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to support exhibition promotion, event marketing, and other gallery-related creative. The gallery reflects our belief that creativity extends beyond client work and fosters an inspiring workplace where art, design, and community intersect. For more, visit .
Life Beyond the Office
Roanoke offers an uncommon combination of creative opportunity and quality of life. With a growing arts community, vibrant downtown, abundant outdoor recreation, and a cost of living well below most major markets, it's an ideal place for creative professionals looking to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact. Here, you'll find room to grow professionally and help shape the creative direction of brands throughout the region and beyond.
Interested in Applying?
Send a resume, cover letter and portfolio to .
Please note: While this position provides opportunities for creative leadership and strategic input, we are seeking a hands-on designer who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day creation and execution of client and agency work.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Education:
Experience:
- Graphic design: 6 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
