Junior Art Director

RAPP Dallas is looking for a Junior Art Director to join our award-winning Creative team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.

Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE:

RAPP is seeking a Junior Art Director who is eager to grow their creative skills and bring fresh thinking to every project. In this role, you will assist in creating visually compelling designs and concepts across multiple media platforms while learning from and collaborating with senior creatives. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, develop your craft, and contribute to impactful campaigns.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehension: Understand the basics of a creative brief and ask questions for clarity when needed.
• Ideation: Contribute initial ideas and concepts to solve creative challenges.
• Craft & Execution: Continuously improve design skills and learn to execute work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Iteration & Elevation: Explore multiple approaches to solving creative challenges and strive to elevate your work.
• Directing & Managing: Begin to manage your workflow and learn the agency’s processes.
• Storytelling & Selling: Present ideas internally and collaborate with the team to refine and "sell" the work.
• Business Contribution: Show a proactive, “how can I help” attitude and deliver work efficiently on time.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing creative concepts and designs that align with client goals and strategies.
• Collaborate with senior art directors, designers, and copywriters to execute visually impactful creative campaigns.
• Create layouts, comps, and designs for various media, including digital, print, social, and more.
• Adapt design concepts to meet brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh and innovative ideas.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies, applying them to your work.
• Manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines, ensuring all work is polished and ready for presentation.
• Learn and follow internal processes, from briefing to delivery.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Contribute fresh ideas and designs that elevate creative campaigns.
• Clear and open communication with team members, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work on time and on brief.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow through feedback and mentorship.
• Stay curious and proactive in exploring new design trends and techniques.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in art direction or graphic design, with a portfolio showcasing creative work.
• Design Craft: Strong foundation in typography, layout, and composition.
• Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch, with the ability to learn, use, and master these tools quickly.
• Basic knowledge of Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides is a plus.
• Curiosity about experimenting with AI tools and emerging design technologies.

• Collaboration: A team player who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Adaptability: Eager to learn, open to feedback, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

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Our Hybrid Work Model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $45,000 - $51,000. This range is specific to Dallas and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.