Junior Art Director

Alchemy Worx is an award-winning, audience management agency specializing in email, SMS, and paid social marketing for clients ranging from the Fortune 500 to local market players. The agency offers advanced marketing services, utilizing both time-tested and emerging methods and technologies to secure a higher rate of customer engagement and retention.

We are seeking a Junior Art Director for a role that combines design, copy, and creativity. This role will be a touchpoint for in-person, remote, and offshore teams to efficiently deliver the right creative solutions to our clients every day. The goal is to define and advance a positive and highly productive design culture, regardless of where the team sits, with a focus on email and SMS channels.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week in our Flatiron office.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Art Director and Creative Director in developing creative concepts, style guides, and brand assets.
• Develop visually compelling and brand-consistent email templates, graphics, and layouts in Figma.
• Collaborate with the strategy and build teams to create engaging visuals that enhance the overall user experience.
• Ensure designs are optimized for performance across various devices and email clients.
• Optimize email content for readability, ensuring that it is visually appealing and mobile-friendly.
• Write compelling subject lines that grab attention and drive open rates, as well as SMS copy, and some light promotional email copy.
• Create clear and concise calls-to-action (CTAs) that encourage click-through rates and conversions.
• Manage and maintain Figma's design systems, libraries, and assets to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Stay on top of design trends, best practices for email marketing, and platform-specific design constraints.
• Work closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, and account managers to deliver cohesive and impactful email marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to brainstorming and strategy sessions, offering design and user experience insights.
• Serve as a creative point of contact for clients, maintaining clear and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Understand client needs and campaign objectives, translating them into compelling visual concepts.
• Present design concepts and revisions to clients, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to ensure satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date with email marketing trends, tools, and best practices to continually enhance design quality and campaign performance.

• 2-5 years of experience, with a focus on driving results through email and SMS creative
• Experience in CPG, Retail, or Beauty a plus (not required)
• Excellent knowledge of Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite + Figma
• Project Management Software (ClickUp, Asana, etc.)
• Professional experience working with AI to assist in all aspects of the work
• Ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• NYC-based, in-office Tues/Wed/Thurs every week

• Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Fully covered medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match