Senior Art Director, Social Content at Monks
Company: Monks
Location: Austin, United States
Job Type: Full-Time (Subject to Return to Office Policy)
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is a global, digital-first, data-driven brand under S4 Capital plc, delivering marketing and technology services that redefine how brands connect with culture. Through its AI-powered ecosystem, Monks.Flow, the company transforms marketing into a real-time growth engine. Recognized globally for innovation, Monks partners with leading technology brands and has earned industry accolades across AI, creative, and marketing excellence.
Monks fosters a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment where creative professionals thrive while shaping the future of AI-driven storytelling.
Job Overview
Monks is seeking a Senior Art Director, Social Content to join its award-winning creative team in Austin. This role blends strategic art direction with hands-on social content creation, focusing on AI-driven storytelling and technology-forward brands.
Reporting to the Creative Director, you will serve as a visual tastemaker and independent maker—concepting, capturing, editing, and delivering socially-native content that showcases AI tools in action. This position requires expertise in mobile-first production, motion graphics, and end-to-end post-production.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept, present, film, and edit social-first content independently from start to finish.
- Create tutorials and case studies demonstrating AI tools in real-world scenarios.
- Serve as hand talent and provide voiceovers for instructional social content.
- Translate complex AI and technology concepts into accessible, visually compelling social media stories.
- Capture high-quality mobile-first content with expert lighting, framing, and audio techniques.
- Execute full post-production workflows, including editing, motion graphics, and animation.
- Collaborate closely with strategists and copywriters to ensure alignment between creative vision and messaging.
- Champion and uphold brand visual identity and social media style guidelines.
- Stay current on Gen AI trends, social formats, and culturally relevant content approaches.
Qualifications & Skills
- 5–8 years of experience in Production, Art Direction, or Social Media Content Creation.
- Strong portfolio showcasing art direction, conceptual thinking, and high-quality mobile-shot video content.
- Expertise in mobile content capture and real-world production setups.
- Proficiency in video editing and motion graphics.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects).
- Strong understanding of social-first storytelling for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
- Experience utilizing AI tools in creative workflows.
- Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage projects independently while thriving in collaborative environments.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off and 15 company-wide holidays.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Career growth opportunities within a global AI-driven agency network.
- Employee resource groups supporting diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.