Managing Consultant, Art Director

About the role

Turn bold ideas into meaningful creative work that helps leading organizations communicate a more sustainable future. ERM is seeking a highly talented and detail-oriented Art Director with an impressive portfolio to join our growing global design team. This client-facing role may work remotely within the Eastern or Central time zones or in a hybrid model, with a preference for three days in person near our Knoxville office. ERM Marketing & Communications Agency exists to give organizations building a sustainable future a market advantage. This role offers the opportunity to blend world-class creative work with work that truly matters, alongside people who are as genuine as they are talented. You will help Fortune 500 companies communicate some of their most important environmental and social initiatives while partnering with multidisciplinary teams across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop graphic designers, creating an environment where people can do meaningful work and grow their capabilities and careers.
• Provide clear expectations and feedback for projects and career development.
• Consult with client teams and directly with clients on creative, engaging ways to leverage communications in the digital space.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and scale ideas under tight timelines.
• Balance workload across multiple projects in flight while understanding priorities and project parameters.
• Own projects from early concept through final delivery, ensuring work is strategically aligned and flawlessly executed.
• Work with leadership to develop sales opportunities specific to design, prepare estimates, and contribute to proposals.
• Lead by example through hands-on design, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
• Build strong and trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Research and report on design trends to the design team and broader company.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding efforts.
• Present design work, answer questions, and provide strategic insight on client calls.
• Aid the agency in setting and managing client design project schedules.
• Oversee existing design rules and processes with the design team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent experience.
• 4‑6+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Seasoned design professional; agency experience preferred.
• Strength in people leadership.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing digital,