Junior Art Director

Jr. Art Director, Creative Department

Did drawing random doodles in the margins of your school notebooks evolve into a passion for all-things design? Are you experienced at creating everything from logos and billboards to fully integrated campaigns? Will we ever stop asking questions? Probably not, but if you answered yes to the last one, you might want to check out our open Jr. Art Director position.

In this role, you’ll translate your creativity, eye for design, and attention to detail into incredible work for our clients. Assignments encompass traditional print media, posters, and packaging, along with digital, social, and video opportunities, and involve taking projects from initial sketches to design to final production. While you work, you’ll have the support and guidance of senior creatives at every step, helping you advance your career and take your skills to the next level.

Responsibilities:

• Design in a variety of styles
• Assignments involve taking projects from initial sketches to design to final production
• Team-based work requires excellent communication across all departments
• Remain current on industry trends and technology
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university required
• At least 1 year of related work experience and/or training in a full-time role or internship(s)

Ideal Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of printing process, photography, illustration, typography, editing, and online applications preferred
• Macintosh software, including the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign and Photoshop expertise a must

Please be sure to submit a link to your portfolio with your resume submission!

Why We're Hiring?

The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.

We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities, and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national, and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.

Why PHG?

For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York.

You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.

Some of our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
• Generous PTO policy, including flex time
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, dental benefits
• Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-sponsored events and swag
• Dog friendly work environment
• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Total compensation for this role is designed to be competitive with the market. The anticipated salary range for this Syracuse, NY-based position is $45,000 to $55,000 per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, abilities, and geographic location, along with other business and organizational considerations. PHG also provides a comprehensive benefits package; for more information, please visit our website.

Our Hiring Philosophy

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.