Junior Art Director

At HLK, as a Junior Art Director, you'll get to be a part of a tight-knit creative department. You’ll partner with Copywriters to creatively problem-solve across all channels and media. You'll bring concepts to life through smart, strategic designs that capture attention and communicate effectively. With insights from top-tier strategists and the guidance of your Creative Director, you'll refine your craft while pushing creative boundaries. In your day-to-day, you’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team and always keep your eyes on the prize — learning how to deliver top-notch quality every time. 

If you’re someone who:

… loves to learn it all and do it all

… thinks in big ideas and visual storytelling beyond traditional media

… enjoys exploring different styles and brand aesthetics

… thrives on collaboration and building with others

… loves to experiment with design and push creative limits

This is the place for you.

• Extend existing campaigns and execute visual designs for a wide range of projects, including print, video, digital, social, motion/animation, websites, presentations and more
• Develop original concepts with fresh thinking and visual solutions
• Design with efficiency, balancing creativity with strategic problem-solving
• Maintain consistency within brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries
• Embrace feedback and use it to refine and elevate your work
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Take personal accountability for delivering high-quality work on time

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Based in Chicago or St. Louis
• Strong foundation in design principles, layout, composition and typography
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or similar design tools
• Curiosity to explore different visual styles and design approaches
• Ability to take and learn from both constructive and positive feedback
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across different teams
• Awareness of marketing and advertising trends, with an eye for innovative design
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design work across multiple mediums

We believe in the power of people to drive brands. Together, we shape a brand's identity and inspire its next move. We believe that brands have the power to influence people. We create brands in constant motion and on a mission to connect, surprise and change behavior. 

Our mission is to provide an environment where passionate problem solvers can thrive. Every day, we encourage our people to do three things: Be Curious. Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger. Be Thoughtful. Empathy transforms information into insight. We remove roadblocks to solutions, helping and supporting each other to solve client problems. And Be Brave. Take calculated risks, push the work and move forward fearlessly.