Junior Art Director

This is not a remote opportunity. Applicants must be local to St. Louis, MO.

About FINAO

FINAO Agency is a bold, strategy driven branding and marketing firm built for the innovation economy. We partner with high growth companies across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, and health tech to help them evolve from emerging innovators into category leaders.

"Failure Is Not An Option" is not just our name. It is how we operate. We believe in bold thinking, relentless execution, and building work that moves markets. Our clients expect strategic clarity, elevated creative, and a team that pushes beyond the expected. We move fast, think big, and hold a high bar for everything we create.

We are looking for a Junior Art Director who thrives in that environment.

Position Overview

FINAO is seeking a highly creative, concept driven Junior Art Director with 1 to 3 years of experience who is eager to grow quickly while contributing across branding, digital, content, campaign, and event initiatives.

This role is ideal for a designer with strong creative instincts, solid foundational design skills, and a passion for building impactful work across a wide variety of touchpoints. You will collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, developers, copywriters, and senior creative leadership to help create compelling work for some of the most forward thinking brands in tech.

The ideal candidate is a self starter with a strong portfolio, sharp attention to detail, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves in a fast paced agency environment. We are looking for someone who thinks beyond aesthetics alone and is interested in messaging, positioning, storytelling, and understanding how creative work drives business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts that support client goals, positioning, and broader marketing strategyDemonstrate strong concepting abilities across branding, website, campaign, content, and event creativeExecute promotional assets for websites, banner ads, social campaigns, paid media, emails, and landing pagesDesign whitepapers, ebooks, infographics, presentations, and other content marketing materialsCreate website layouts, landing pages, UI concepts, and email designsStoryboard concepts for animated videos, motion graphics, and web animationsAssist the creative team with execution of campaign materials from concept through productionCollaborate cross functionally to ensure creative consistency and quality across all deliverablesPresent ideas clearly and communicate design rationale effectivelySelf manage time, priorities, and multiple concurrent projects in a fast paced environmentStay current on emerging design trends, technologies, creative platforms, and industry best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or a related field1 to 3 years of agency, studio, or in house digital and print design experienceHands on experience in branding, content, campaign, and web designStrong portfolio demonstrating conceptual abilities, critical thinking, and creative executionMust be proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignStrong understanding of digital design systems, UI and UX principles, and modern web design trendsAbility to think beyond design execution and understand the bigger picture around messaging, positioning, and brand strategyBonus points if you can contribute headline writing, messaging ideas, or conceptual copy directionProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and WordWorking knowledge of Google Slides and Google DocsUnderstanding of animation and motion tools such as After Effects, Premiere, Spline, and or Blender is a plusUnderstanding of AI creative tools such as Midjourney is a plusExcellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsMust work well with others and contribute positively within a highly collaborative team environmentStrong self management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlinesMust have a willingness to learn new techniques, platforms, and emerging technologies while adapting alongside industry trends

What We Are Looking For

A conceptual thinker, not just a production designerSomeone eager to learn, improve, and grow quicklyA designer who understands how branding connects to business outcomesSomeone who takes initiative and pushes ideas furtherA collaborative creative who thrives in a fast moving environmentSomeone with a figure it out mentality and a strong work ethic

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experienceDiscretionary performance based bonusComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and visionFlexible hybrid work modelOpportunities for professional development and career advancementSimple IRA with company match

Requirements Added by the Job Poster

Working in an onsite settingWorking in a hybrid setting

To Apply

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and any relevant project examples showcasing your conceptual thinking, branding work, digital campaigns, website design, and creative execution capabilities.