Senior Art Director, Brand Experiences
New Today
At OUTFRONT Media we're innovating everything about out-of-home advertising; from the value it provides to audiences and advertisers, the tools and methodologies used to plan and buy our media, to how an out-of-home company takes itself to market. The Senior Art Director will join OUTFRONT XLabs, the award-winning, cross-disciplinary, creative innovation group focused on the intersection of human-centered design and outdoor media.
What We Offer
OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Art Director, Brand Experiences with a sharp design eye, conceptual agility, and a love for pushing the boundaries of storytelling across physical and digital space. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Creative Director to craft high-impact Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaigns and immersive brand experiences that live at the intersection of design, culture, and technology.
You bring a maker's mindset and thrive in a world where big ideas come to life in unexpected formats from a city block to a transit screen to an interactive installation.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop original campaign concepts across DOOH, experiential, and hybrid media formats
Lead the visual development of creative campaigns-from concept sketches to final design execution and production files
Create compelling, presentation-ready decks that communicate ideas with clarity and edge
Work closely with motion designers, 3D artists, copywriters, and technologists to bring ideas to life in dynamic environments
Translate creative strategy, brand guidelines, and media context into highly engaging visuals tailored to each unique location or platform
Support and mentor junior designers, helping elevate the visual quality of work across the team
Contribute to concepting for live experiences , spatial storytelling, and environmental design
Stay plugged in to trends in design, advertising, culture, and emerging tech-bringing inspiration to every project
Core Skill Sets
Art direction & campaign concepting
Graphic & motion design sensibility
Typography, composition, and layout mastery
Storyboarding & visual storytelling
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma
After Effects or 3D design experience is a major plus
Passion for culture, design trends, and non-traditional media
Familiarity with AI tools, responsive content, or generative design
Functional competency with core tools (Dropbox, Microsoft Suite - including Planner, OneDrive, Outlook and Teams)
The Requirements
5-8+ years of experience in an agency, in-house, or studio environment with a focus on campaigns, OOH/DOOH, or experiential work
A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional art direction, branding, and concept development across multiple mediums
Experience designing for large-format digital screens, motion assets, or site-specific activations
Ability to think across scales, crafting for both the big picture and the fine detail
Solid understanding of production processes for both digital and physical formats (print specs, motion specs, fabrication knowledge a plus)
Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with creatives, strategists, producers, and technologists
Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate design thinking to internal teams and clients
You are entrepreneurial and a self-starter
Comfortable having a voice and POV in internal and external client meetings
You can manage up in a collaborative and positive manner
Ability to clearly express creative ideas to various types of stakeholders
The salary range for this role is $95,000-$110,000. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate's experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position . Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
To all Recruitment Agencies: OUTFRONT Media LLC does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our OUTFRONT Media employees or any other company location. OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affirmative Action policy statement.
- Location:
- New York, NY, United States
- Category:
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, And Media Occupations