Job Description
About the job This is not a remote opportunity. Applicants must be local to St. Louis, MO. About FINAO FINAO Agency is a bold, strategy driven branding and marketing firm built for the innovation economy. We partner with high growth companies across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, and health tech to help them evolve from emerging innovators into category leaders. "Failure Is Not An Option" is not just our name. It is how we operate. We believe in bold thinking, relentless execution, and building work that moves markets. Our clients expect strategic clarity, elevated creative, and a team that pushes beyond the expected. We move fast, think big, and hold a high bar for everything we create. We are looking for an Art Director who thrives in that environment. Position Overview FINAO is seeking a highly creative, concept driven Art Director with 2 to 4 years of experience who is ready to contribute immediately across branding, digital, content, campaign, and event initiatives. This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong visual instincts with strategic thinking and can develop compelling creative concepts while executing across a wide variety of touchpoints. You will collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, developers, copywriters, and leadership to create impactful work for some of the most forward thinking brands in tech. The ideal candidate is a self starter with a strong portfolio, a sharp eye for design, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and make great work happen in a fast paced agency environment. We are looking for someone who thinks beyond aesthetics alone and understands messaging, positioning, storytelling, and how design influences perception, engagement, and business outcomes. Responsibilities Develop creative concepts that support client goals, positioning, and broader marketing strategy Demonstrate strong concepting abilities across branding, website, campaign, content, and event creative Lead visual direction and execution across digital, print, web, and experiential touchpoints Execute promotional assets for websites, banner ads, social campaigns, paid media, emails, and landing pages Design whitepapers, ebooks, infographics, presentations, and other content marketing materials Create website layouts, landing pages, UI concepts, and email designs Storyboard concepts for animated videos, motion graphics, and web animations Assist the creative team with execution of campaign materials from concept through production Collaborate cross functionally to ensure creative consistency and quality across all deliverables Present ideas clearly and communicate design rationale effectively Self manage time, priorities, and multiple concurrent projects in a fast paced environment Stay current on emerging design trends, technologies, creative platforms, and industry best practices Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or a related field 2 to 4 years of agency, studio, or in house digital and print design experience Hands on experience in branding, content, campaign, and web design Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual abilities, critical thinking, and strategic creative execution Must be proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Strong understanding of digital design systems, UI and UX principles, and modern web design trends Ability to think beyond design execution and understand the bigger picture around messaging, positioning, and brand strategy Bonus points if you can contribute headline writing, messaging ideas, or conceptual copy direction Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word Working knowledge of Google Slides and Google Docs Understanding of animation and motion tools such as After Effects, Premiere, Spline, and or Blender is a plus Understanding of AI creative tools such as Midjourney is a plus Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Must work well with others and contribute positively within a highly collaborative team environment Strong self management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines Must have a willingness to learn new techniques, platforms, and emerging technologies while adapting alongside industry trends What We Are Looking For A conceptual thinker, not just a production designer Someone who takes ownership and pushes ideas further A designer who understands how branding c