Art Director, Social

Tombras, an independent, 400+ person, full-service advertising agency is searching for an Art Director, Social to join our Creative Social Team.

You will be working: Knoxville, TN

Our Creative Social Team has made some of your favorite work on the internet – From MoonPie tweets to Josh memes and full-digital campaigns for Bush's Beans, we work on a variety of beloved national brands like RXBAR, Club cracker, Warheads, Apartments.com, SunChips, and Rolls-Royce. Though not posting content or managing brand DMs themselves, the Social Creative team works closely with other departments to create world-class social first campaigns across all digital media and ensure real-time trends and the latest platform features are utilized. 

• Connecting brands to real people in real-time
• Writing world-class work for a variety of clients across various industries including CPG, beverage/alcohol, QSR and casual dining, retail, and luxury automotive
• Collaborating with creative directors, art directors, copywriters, strategists, videographers and photographers, editors, designers, and animators: all in-house
• Working at the speed of social - fast! Which means more opportunities to make exceptional and impactful creative.
• Presenting concepts to agency leadership and clients with confidence

• Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives
• Passion for your ideas and excitement when collaborating with your creative team
• A strong portfolio is ideal, but it is a plus if you have 2-4 years of ad agency experience, related work experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent design and animation skills
• Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social media platforms
• Public speaking skills to ensure ideas are presented confidently and coherently
• An attitude of positivity and exploration

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. We blur the lines between a creative agency, a digital agency and a management consultancy. Our digital offering is married to the discipline and rigor of our Effie-winning strategists and Cannes Lion-winning creative directors. We are united by our philosophy: Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results®. You’ll also be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. 

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another

Dog-friendly office (Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. 

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer - paid Dental & Vision 

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

Want more reasons to work at Tombras?  Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

Remote employees must be based in the United States.