Art Director

Overview: At Hustle & Bustle, we believe experiences are art in motion. The Art Director is both a creative visionary and a hands-on maker, ensuring ideas don't just stay on the page but are brought to life with precision and impact. This role combines leadership in setting the creative direction with active involvement in design execution across experiential projects, events, and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Execution

Lead the creative development of campaigns, projects, and brand initiatives across all touchpoints.

Deliver high-quality design work personally, covering graphics, layouts, decks, environmental assets, and digital collaterals.

Generate compelling visual concepts that communicate ideas clearly and powerfully.

Brand Stewardship

Ensure all creative outputs strengthen and align with H&B's brand identity and standards.

Adapt creative direction across diverse projects - events, marketing campaigns, social media, and partnerships.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Partner closely with internal teams (marketing, events, partnerships, operations) to translate briefs into creative solutions.

Guide, review, and mentor junior designers, interns, and freelancers.

Innovation & Versatility

Stay ahead of design, cultural, and experiential trends to keep H&B's work innovative and relevant.

Demonstrate versatility in working across different mediums:

Graphic design: layouts, campaign assets, branding

Digital: social media, website visuals, motion graphics (preferred)

Print: brochures, collaterals, signage

Environmental/Event: stage design, spatial graphics, activations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field.

6+ years experience in creative/design roles, with at least 2 years in art direction.

Strong portfolio covering experiential/event design, branding, and hands-on creative execution.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.

Excellent eye for detail, aesthetics, and storytelling.

Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Key Attributes

Hands-on creator who is equally comfortable leading and executing.

Practical problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Collaborative team player with the ability to inspire and guide others.

Passionate about arts, culture, and experiential storytelling.