Art Director

LA (Lindeman & Associates) launched in 2015 and quickly established itself as a leader in the entertainment advertising space, winning Clio’s Agency of the Year in 2017. LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team specializing in crafting iconic 360º campaigns. Our work grows audiences, sparks conversations, builds brands, and shapes culture. Though we hail from around the country—and the world—Los Angeles is our creative home and our muse.  LA is honored to collaborate with the industry’s leading theatrical and streaming partners, including Disney, FX, HBOMAX, Amazon Studios, Hulu, Paramount, Lionsgate, Netflix, STARZ, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.

We’re looking for an innovative, self-motivated Art Director to join our Print team. If you’re passionate about crafting world-class Key Art for theatrical and streaming space his role is for you.

You’ll work across a wide range of genres and high-profile entertainment properties, in a fast-paced, creatively charged environment. Our team values creative freedom, collaboration, and ownership—we’re seeking someone who loves taking a project from concept to final comp.

You’ll report directly to the Creative Director and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of talented artists.

Who You Are

A conceptual designer with a strong design foundation, excellent attention to detail, and a deep passion for storytelling through imagery. You thrive in both independent and collaborative settings, stay current with industry trends, and are always pushing your work to be more dynamic, polished, and original.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop Key Art for theatrical and streaming titles
• Build high-quality comps using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop)
• Adapt Key Art into outdoor and digital campaign formats
• Concept ideas for photoshoots sketch presentations 
• Design logos and title treatments
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and a high level of creative execution across all deliverables
• Maintain organized and efficient file structures to support quick revisions and seamless team collaboration
• Provide design direction and support to both internal teams and external designers
• Adhere to strict confidentiality and security protocols
• Take on additional duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience designing Key Art for theatrical and/or TV/streaming campaigns
• A strong portfolio showcasing innovation, versatility, and polished execution
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• In-depth knowledge of current entertainment campaigns and Key Art aesthetics
• Strong grasp of lighting, composition, and perspective
• Skilled in blending, compositing, and visual effects techniques—with a strong eye for realism and design cohesion
• Excellent typography skills and a strong understanding of type layout in Key Art
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and produce comps on demand
• Highly collaborative and proactive, with strong communication skills
• Bonus: Background in illustration

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extended periods of desk work:

The role necessitates prolonged periods of sitting, engaging in tasks such as conceptualization, design development, and project oversight.

Communication:

Effective communication is pivotal in this position, requiring regular verbal exchanges during team meetings, client interactions, and while providing guidance to creative teams.

Visual acuity:

Sharp visual acuity is essential for designing creative assets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a keen eye for detail in design work. This includes close vision for assessing design details, distance vision for overall project evaluation, color vision for making accurate design decisions, peripheral vision for awareness of the creative environment, depth perception for understanding spatial relationships, and the ability to adjust focus for detailed work.

Utilization of technology:

Proficiency with various computer software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike), is indispensable. This entails precise manual dexterity and adept eye-hand coordination.

Multi-tasking:

The role demands adept management of multiple projects concurrently, necessitating the ability to prioritize effectively and seamlessly transition between tasks while upholding meticulous attention to detail.

The Perks:
We want to make sure you’re taken care of while we build the future of entertainment together. LA is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team alongside competitive compensation.

• The starting base compensation range for this position in the selected city is $81,000-$90,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, location, prior experience, and education.
• Work is remote, with the option to work onsite in our DTLA office
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA’s
• Short and long-term disability, accident, critical-care coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K plan
• Certain roles may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Employee wellness benefits and mental health support
• Employee engagement gatherings
• Work with world-class talent in an environment that promotes creative freedom on projects you’ll be proud to tell your family and friends about

LA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to making LA as inclusive and diverse as the audience we engage with every day. LA is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected]m.