Design Director jobs in Birmingham, AL

Company Description

It's not luck; it's Luckie.

Luckie is the marketing solutions agency that combines data, technology, strategy and creativity to bring you closer to your customer, spot new opportunities and achieve results luck can’t explain.We have expertise and passion for CPG, tourism and hospitality, pharma and healthcare, and automotive products and services. We have a track record of achieving seemingly impossible results. Our independence means we do what’s right for our partners and our people. 70 years and counting.

Job Description

Luckie is looking for a Creative Director/Design Director with the talent to lead our design teams, the experience to think strategically and the hunger to do the best work of their career.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Help us make fun work that real people talk about
• Create social, digital, TV, and experiential campaigns.
• Come up with great ideas outside of traditional media.
• Work directly with your ECD and clients.
• Help recruit, mentor, and grow a team of creative talent.
• Hang out with great people in our brand new downtown HQ across from Monday Night

Brewing and the ballpark.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

You’re a super talented designer/art director who can create and lead smart, innovative, and visually stunning work. You’re indispensable to your clients because you understand their business and have a strong creative point of view. You help guide the strategy that will inspire your teams and you give great feedback. In addition to an impeccable design aesthetic, you also have an amazingly positive attitude and find ways to do great creative even in tough situations. When it comes to production, you’re a pro who can handle shoots and edits. You really take pride in mentoring and helping the teams under you do their best. Oh, and you don’t believe in luck.

• A graduate of an ad portfolio school or ad program at a 4-year college or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience at an agency.
• A great site full of interesting, fresh, beautifully art-directed ads.
• Hunger to do great work.
• A fun person who loves being part of a team.
• Someone who loves great food. Have you ever been to Birmingham?

Why you’ll love Luckie:

• Luckie people are smart and nice.
• We've been around for 70 years, and only getting better with age!
• We’re a forward-thinking, innovative organization that is continually looking for ways to invest in our people, practices, and technology.
• Our core values include curiosity, tenacity, and integrity.
• We offer competitive pay from freelance to full-time.
• Full-time team members have access to great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous paid time off (starting at 15 days per year), a flexible holiday, volunteer day, and 11 company-paid holidays. That's a minimum of 28 paid days off per calendar year!
• In-office perks include standing desks, espresso machines, snacks, and happy hours.
• Plus ongoing training & career development opportunities. We love to promote from within!

Additional Information

Luckie is an EEO Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.