Art Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Art Director with a strong background in video editing and / or animation. The ideal candidate will lead the ideation and design language on clients / projects across all channels. Candidate must be proficient in generative AI in image, video, and sound.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of visual concepts across digital, print, social, and motion
• Direct the creation of storyboards, animations, layouts, and production-ready assets
• Supervise and mentor designers, editors, and animators—ensuring a high standard of quality and creativity
• Integrate AI design tools and workflows into creative processes to boost efficiency and output
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to align visuals with brand strategy
• Maintain visual consistency across all brand materials and touchpoints
• Stay ahead of design, AI, and animation trends to bring innovative ideas to the table
• Present ideas and concepts clearly to stakeholders and clients

Requirements

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un / common ground upon which progress is made.

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