Associate Art Director

Who We AreKargo creates powerful moments of connection between brands and consumers to build businesses. Every day, our 600+ employees work to radically raise the bar on what agentic AI, CTV, eCommerce, social, and mobile can do to deliver unique ad experiences across the world’s most premium platforms. Taking a creative science approach to all we do, we continuously innovate solutions that outperform industry benchmarks and client expectations. Now 20+ years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland.Who We HireTechies who want to build the future. Creatives who want to design it better. Communicators to win business. Collaborators to build it. Data pros who turn numbers into insights. Product builders who turn ideas into innovations. Anyone eager to be on a team that doesn’t stop to ask what’s next, because they’re already building it.MissionElevate Kargo's brand expression across every surface — from sales decks and event activations to social, sizzles, and industry moments like Cannes. This role owns the craft and consistency of Kargo's visual identity, partnering with the Design Director to translate strategy into design work that distinguishes Kargo in a crowded ad tech landscape.This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 4 days per week.Outcomes — What Success Looks Like in 6–12 MonthsRaise the creative bar on sales and marketing collateral. Deliver a refreshed system of bespoke presentation templates, one-pagers, and pitch assets that the sales org adopts as default, measurably reducing ad-hoc design requests.Anchor the visual identity of flagship events. Lead end-to-end creative for at least one tentpole moment (e.g., Cannes, NewFronts, CES, or a regional summit), from concept through on-site execution, producing work that earns internal and industry recognition.Build a scalable creative operations rhythm. Establish clear intake, prioritization, and milestone communication for incoming ticket requests so cross-functional partners know what to expect and when.Expand Kargo's social and sizzle output. Produce a consistent stream of motion, animation, and short-form video assets that strengthen Kargo's voice across LinkedIn, industry channels, and internal comms.Codify and evolve the brand system. Contribute meaningful updates to brand guidelines, templates, and asset libraries so the broader org can self-serve on-brand work without sacrificing quality.Skills — Core Technical CapabilitiesRequired:6+ years of design experience at a media company, ad agency, in-house brand, or comparable creative environmentPortfolio demonstrating mastery across typography, layout, photography, illustration, and composition, with strong motion/animation workExpert command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and FigmaAbility to concept and execute across formats — branding systems, presentations, event environments, social, and videoStrong project management instincts: juggling multiple workstreams, setting priorities, and communicating status without being askedFluency in Google Suite, PowerPoint, and Asana for day-to-day production and collaborationPreferred:Experience designing for live events, experiential activations, or large-format environments (e.g., drone shows, booth design, signage)Background in ad tech, media, or B2B brands selling into marketers and agenciesCompetencies — Behaviors We Like to SeeCraft ObsessionSweats the details others miss — kerning, hierarchy, motion timing — and pushes work past "good enough"Brings a point of view on design trends and culture, and translates it into Kargo's voice rather than chasing aesthetic fadsConcept-to-Delivery OwnershipComes to brainstorms with bold ideas and the conviction to defend them, then sees them through production without losing fidelityProactively flags risks, dependencies, and timeline slippage before they become fire drillsCross-Functional FluencyTranslates business asks from sales, events, and marketing partners into creative direction without needing perfect briefsCoaches non-designers on what good looks like, raising the quality of work across the orgPace Under PressureManages a high volume of concurrent requests — from a Cannes activation to a same-day sales deck — without dropping ballsStays positive and collaborative when priorities shift, deadlines tighten, or feedback comes in lateIn accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skills.U.S Salary Range$85,000 - $95,000 USDOur LaurelsAdAge Best Places to WorkThinkLA Partner of the YearBuilt In Best Places to WorkCynopsis 2025 Top Women in Media - Jeannine Shao CollinsMartech Breakthrough Awards - Best Overall Adtech CompanyDigiday Media Awards Best EventCynopsis Media Impact Awards-Best CTV PlatformMartech Breakthrough Awards-CTV InnovationAdweek Media Plan of the Year Awards - Best Use of InsightsFollow Our LeadBig Picture: kargo.comThe Latest: Instagram (@kargomobile) and LinkedIn (Kargo)Kargo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Kargo will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.