Art Director

Position : Art DirectorLocation : Denver, COAtlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.Reporting to the SVP of Marketing & Communications, this individual will drive the visual, strategic direction of the company’s brand portfolio. With a keen sense for detail and a passion for storytelling through design, the Art Director will have a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of design principles, and the ability to inspire and collaborate with designers, copywriters, and other professionals to unify the brand by aligning values, messaging, customer experience and internal culture to create a cohesive and impactful presence.The Art Director will lead and oversee visual concepts for a wide variety of projects – from high-visibility internal and external campaigns, advertising, brochure development and social media, to PowerPoint, white papers, infographics and vendor relations. He/she must have expert knowledge of both digital and print media.Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Help develop and execute creative strategies that align with the company’s vision, mission and objectives.

Conceptualize and oversee the creation of high-impact internal and external marketing, advertising and thought leadership campaigns, including digital and print collateral.

Collaborate with marketing and other corporate teams to define brand positioning and ensure creative alignment with the company’s overall business strategy.

Partner closely with account managers, strategists and internal clients to understand business objectives and translate them into effective, creative solutions.

Collaborate with executives and senior leaders on PowerPoint slide visual development to enhance narratives.

Oversee and mentor a design team to ensure all creative work meets brand guidelines, maintains high standards and delivers a consistent brand message.

Lead brainstorming sessions to foster creativity and generate new ideas that push boundaries while staying true to core brand values.

Oversee timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Stay ahead of creative trends, innovations (Ai), and emerging technologies to incorporate cutting-edge concepts into brand campaigns.

Ensure all creative content complies with legal standards, industry regulations and company policies, including intellectual property rights and accessibility guidelines.

Develop a brand repository for time-saving endeavors.

Minimum Requirements:

15+ years of experience in art direction and design in a corporate in-house team.

Experience in marketing and brand work with a rich portfolio, including digital, print, interactive and web/mobile design.

Maintain and evolve the visual identity of the brand, ensuring all design elements reflect the brand’s personality, tone and values.

Work closely with copywriters, designers, marketing teams and clients to ensure creative alignment and effective execution of campaigns and projects.

Outstanding presentation skills and proven ability to produce and pitch world-class strategic presentations to all levels of an organization, including senior leadership.

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, deliverables and resources to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Hands-on expertise in developing design solutions and campaigns across all mediums: advertising, websites (desktop/mobile), digital products, social, content marketing, events, etc.

Expert knowledge with creative software tools (Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat; Microsoft products – PowerPoint, Word).

Strategic thinking with exceptional communication skills; ability to build support for creative concepts and ideas across varying stakeholders.

Lead and inspire the creative team, ensuring that all visual concepts and designs align with client briefs and brand guidelines.

Mentor and guide junior designers, helping them to grow in their careers and improve their design skills.

Excellent conceptual, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.Who We Are:We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.Our Values:Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.Atlas EEOC StatementAtlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf