Art Director at Orange Slice Marketing

Art Director (Print/Graphic Design Focus)

Location

Anchorage

Type

Full-Time

Salary

$75,000–$85,000 DOE

We’re a growing boutique marketing agency that helps brands stand out through thoughtful strategy, strong design, and high-quality execution. Our team is small, collaborative, and hands-on, which means every person here has real influence on the work, client relationships, and the direction of the agency.

We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to help creative execution across client brands, with a strong emphasis on print design, branding systems, layout, production, and visual storytelling.

This role is ideal for someone who loves both the creative and practical sides of design; someone who can concept strategically, design beautifully, and confidently prepare files for production without missing the details.

Position Overview

The Art Director will lead and execute creative projects across print and digital channels for a variety of client accounts. This person will play a key role in shaping brand identities, developing campaign creative, and maintaining design quality across all deliverables.

Because we are a small agency, this role is highly collaborative and hands-on. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning projects from concept through final production, communicating directly with clients and vendors, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a strong designer and creative thinker who enjoys being actively involved in the work. The ideal candidate understands how to build brands that not only look good, but communicate clearly and strategically across every touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction + Design

• Lead the visual direction for assigned client campaigns, brands, and marketing initiatives
• Develop creative concepts for print, branding, advertising, social, and digital materials
• brochures
• annual reports
• direct mail
• signage
• magazines/publications
• trade show materials
• sales materials
• packaging
• branded templates
• Maintain visual consistency and brand standards across client accounts
• Present concepts and creative rationale to internal teams and clients

Branding + Creative Development

• Lead visual identity development and rebranding initiatives for client accounts
• Translate brand strategy into cohesive visual systems across print and digital platforms
• Develop logos, typography systems, color palettes, brand guidelines, and supporting collateral
• Help evolve existing brands while maintaining consistency and strategic positioning
• Collaborate with leadership and account teams on brand discovery and creative direction

Print Production + Execution

• bleed and trim
• color profiles
• typography
• print specifications
• paper and finishing considerations
• Coordinate with printers and vendors to ensure quality output
• Review proofs and oversee print production accuracy

Collaboration + Agency Support

• Work closely with our other Art Director with creative brainstorming and development of department workflows
• Work closely with Account Managers to interpret client goals and timelines
• Collaborate effectively within agency workflows and project management systems including Asana, Slack, Timely, and Google Workspace
• Maintain organized project files, timelines, and communication across multiple active client accounts
• Collaborate with leadership on campaign strategy and creative direction
• Support junior or freelance designers as needed
• Contribute to internal agency branding, marketing, and business development materials
• Help improve creative workflows and processes as the agency grows

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of professional design experience in:
• marketing agency
• advertising agency
• branding studio
• publishing/design firm
• or comparable in-house marketing environment
• branding and rebranding work
• typography
• layout design
• print production
• campaign development
• Experience developing visual identity systems and applying them across multiple channels
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Slack
• Asana
• Timely
• Google Workspace

Preferred

• Experience with packaging or publication design
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or basic motion graphics workflows
• Experience collaborating on commercial or branded video productions
• Understanding of storyboarding, shot planning, and creative direction for video content
• Experience creating short-form social media video content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.) is a plus, but not required

Why Orange Slice?

We’re not a massive agency with layers of approvals and endless meetings. We’re a collaborative creative team that values good ideas, strong relationships, thoughtful storytelling, and high-quality work.

Our team works closely together across branding, strategy, content, video, print, and digital campaigns to help Alaska businesses grow and connect with their communities. We believe great marketing starts with authenticity, creativity, and people who genuinely care about the work they produce. Here are just a few of the reasons our team loves what we do:

• Collaborative, creative studio environment
• Opportunity for significant creative ownership and influence
• Diverse portfolio of client work across Alaska industries
• Hands-on involvement in branding, print, digital, social, and video campaigns
• Professional development and growth opportunities as the agency expands
• Small team environment with direct collaboration across departments
• Meaningful work supporting local businesses and communities
• Flexible, team-oriented culture focused on creativity and communication

If you enjoy wearing multiple creative hats, collaborating with a passionate team, and helping shape the future of a growing agency, we’d love to hear from you.

Bennies

• Health insurance stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Seven paid holidays + PTO
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
• Casual dress environment
• Free parking
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work opportunities available based on role and project needs
• Office snacks and beverages