• Leading art direction across brand and BB projects through conception, execution, and delivery. • Defining the visual world of a brand through image-led storytelling (photography, film, illustration, CGI and motion). • Developing clear image-making principles. • Defining and directing on-set photoshoots, filmed productions, and CGI workflows from treatment through final delivery. • Owning quality control across retouching, edit, grading, and final asset delivery. • Sourcing and collaborating with talented partners (3D artists, illustrators, photographers, filmmakers, sound designers) to enhance the quality of the work. • Staying ahead of cultural movements, visual trends, AI-enabled production methods, and emerging technologies.

Art Director New York, NY Known is looking for a talented and multidisciplinary Art Director to join the Studios practice. The Art Director will be responsible for concepting and creating outstanding, innovative brand designs for social, digital and print executions primarily, as well as web, video, and brand design. Candidates must be located in New York City and available to work in a hybrid capacity.  Note: This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Concept and create outstanding art direction and brand designs for digital, social, print/OOH and video - Enhance our clients’ brand experience through innovative, cutting edge, multidisciplinary art direction and design executions that exceed expectations - Leverage talent for visual design and art direction to contribute to holistic experiences that solve for business goals
 - Maintain a level of creative excellence strategically and executionally - Be an antenna for outside inspiration, bringing new thinking & ideas into the Creative department - Work closely with Creative Director and Associate Creative Director to develop and bring concepts to life through engaging design and animation executions - Build client presentations
and templates for pitches and client meetings on a case by case basis - Consistently communicate with project owners regarding project status and challenges
 - Provide technical input and advice on projects as required to achieve high quality
 WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/WHO YOU ARE - You have a BA in design or other related field - You have 5-6+ years of professional experience working in art direction/design at an advertising agency or in house creative team - You have knowledge of leading AI software/platforms, i.e. Midjourney - You have experience working on brand/visual/digital/social design projects; motion design skills preferred - You have a superior design eye and a solid understanding of fundamental disciplines of design as well as design trends, specifically across brand design, type, layout, image composition, and infographic design - You have expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite.  - You are able to work quickly and can remain extremely detail-oriented even while working across multiple projects/deadlines - Strong work ethic, adaptable to ever-changing hours and demands, with ability to refocus and develop options for quick changes in projects - Self-driven, eager to learn and goal-oriented SOME OF OUR PERKS - Unlimited paid time off - 401k with company matching and no vesting period - Generous medical plan - Paid parental leave - Company-wide events and retreats This is a temp-to-perm position with a base rate of $70hr. This is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws.

Role Description An Art Director at ADVOC8 is a design storyteller and technician who can transform a physical space into a compelling narrative and extend that story into the digital realm. They are design fundamentalists who approach every challenge with equal parts rational thinking and innovative vision. This opportunity is for an early-career art director who’s ready to lead a team of designers into uncharted territory with confidence. - Develop and execute campaign-level thinking that crafts compelling stories and builds brand identities across experiential touchpoints. - Lead the ideation and design of immersive physical environments that extend seamlessly into digital and social for both proposals and projects. - Oversee end-to-end creation and production of projects from concepting and spatial design through fabrication and on-site execution with a strong technical. - Collaborate cross-functionally with strategists, creative directors, producers, fabricators, and technology teams to deliver cohesive & impactful multi-sensory brand experiences. - Champion design quality across all deliverables, ensuring visual, spatial, and environmental elements align with brand narratives and client objectives. - Manage a roster of freelance designers across disciplines, guiding them to elevate their thinking and ensuring deliverables meet ADVOC8 standards. - Contribute to the creative future of ADVOC8 through exploring new platforms, talent and processes that continue to elevate our output. Qualifications - 6+ years of design experience with a strong portfolio in experiential design spanning brand activations, trade shows, conferences and large-scale live events. - Proven expertise in concepting, event identity development, spatial storytelling, and graphic design applied to three-dimensional environments. - Deep understanding of end-to-end experiential production process from inclusive graphic design & application, fabrication, environmental graphics, wayfinding and digital integration. - Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OSX; experience with spatial/3D tools (SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar) and generative AI tools is a strong plus. - Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI image/video generation, and incorporating AI-developed assets into production-ready work. - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team through multiple concurrent projects and tight timelines. - Experience leading junior designers with a genuine interest in developing future creative leaders. - Fresh, innovative thinker who embraces new challenges, emerging technologies, and evolving methods of design. - Self-motivated, positive, and a clear communicator who can juggle multiple workstreams and delegate effectively. - Aligned with and committed to ADVOC8’s core values; represents them in daily work. Requirements - Successful completion of a background check. Benefits - Collaborative and creative work environment. - Competitive base salary, with additional performance-based incentives. - Health Insurance: 100% coverage of base level medical insurance plus buy up options to meet the needs of you and your family. - Health Insurance: Dental and vision insurance. - 401k, FSA, and stipend for mobile phone usage. - Professional development and training reimbursements. - Flexible work schedule. - Unlimited vacation and personal time. - Paid parental leave and Grandternity Leave. - Fully remote company.

Role Description Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Art Theory Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $67–$75/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20 hours/week Role Responsibilities - Author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance in art history and art theory. - Review and annotate problem sets grounded in artworks, compositional analyses, and historical imagery. - Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy. - Collaborate with AI research teams to improve task quality and throughput. - Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines. Qualifications - Must-Have: PhD in Art History or Art Theory, or MA in Art History with 3+ years teaching, curatorial, or research experience, or BA in Art History with 5+ years teaching, tutoring, or applied curatorial experience. - Working fluency in at least two of: art history periods, critical theory, visual analysis, curatorial practice, conservation. - Comfortable reading and interpreting artworks, compositional analyses, and historical imagery. - Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form. Requirements - Hourly contractor. - Paid weekly. Application Process - Upload resume. - AI interview based on your resume. - Submit form. Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.