Motive is a dynamic agency and creative collective operating at the speed of culture. We’re a collective of deep thinkers, creative makers, cultural connoisseurs, and executional aces. We create meaningful engagements between brands and their audiences, cultivating relationships that drive tangible results for our clients. And we do it with sharp strategy and powerful creative executed across all the media and touch-points key to our targets’ lives.

As pioneers in the area of content, digital engagement, and innovative experiential programs, and award winners for work in TV, event, digital and social, Motive has created a culture where every individual is given an opportunity to stretch and flex their creative and executional muscles daily. We are a team of hard-working, fast-moving, energetic, passionate, driven, straight-talking creative thinkers. We like being challenged and we love the collaboration necessary to overcome the challenges and succeed.

If this sounds like a place you would thrive, let’s see if we can make something happen.

JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR

Location: Denver // This is a hybrid position, meaning that while you are expected to work in office 2 days per week, you will be empowered to also work from home as it makes sense.

Motive is on the hunt for a Junior Art Director with fresh ideas, sharp design instincts, and the drive to create work for some of the biggest, boldest brands in the world. This is an opportunity to learn from seasoned industry pros, bring your creative voice to every project, and grow inside an agency built for the future.

If you love exploring ideas that fuse strategy and storytelling—and you’re hungry to help make meaningful, needle-moving work across digital, experiential, and traditional spaces—you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and account teams to concept and execute multiple projects at once—we’re big fans of multitaskers.
  
  


• Ideate boldly and push briefs further, developing ideas that work in a fast-changing world.
  
  


• Create compelling design and art direction across a wide variety of mediums and deliverables.
  
  


• Contribute within a highly collaborative creative studio where nearly everything is touched by more than one set of hands—while also being ready to take full ownership of deliverables when needed.
  
  


• Pitch in wherever the work takes you, embracing an “all-in” mentality to deliver exceptional results.
  
  


• Stay tapped into cultural, design, and industry trends—especially those relevant to Motive clients.
  
  


• Continually raise the bar for yourself and those around you.
  
  

What You Bring (Candidate Requirements)

• 1-3 years of experience outside of school.


• A graphic design degree or related field of study.


• Proficiency in a Mac environment and mastery of the usual tools of the trade (Adobe Creative Suite).


• An impressive online portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work.


• Strong design instincts and attention to detail, paired with flexibility and creative curiosity.


• Exceptional communication skills, including presenting work clearly and confidently.


• Ability to execute projects from concept through completion and juggle multiple deadlines with ease.


• Comfort with tapping approved AI channels where appropriate to boost, brainstorm or build out ideas.


• A collaborative spirit that thrives working across teams—from digital to design to strategy and cultural insights.
  
  

Who You Are

• A self-motivated creative with a passion for big ideas and smart design.


• A fan of culture, fandom, and creativity; from sneakers to film, you’ve got passions and opinions and you keep an eye on what’s next.


• Someone who’s eager to absorb everything they can in a busy, collaborative agency environment.


• A fresh thinker unafraid to explore new directions, test limits, or challenge the expected.

A contributor ready to help shape work that is strategic, thought-provoking, entertaining—and effective.

 Please make sure your online portfolio link is included!

Motive is an equal opportunity employer! We believe that a diverse team makes us stronger and smarter.

Motive recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. The starting salary for this position is between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, based on experience. We offer an inspiring working environment and great benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401-k, unlimited flex time off, and more.

Motive has a clear vision: to be a creative leader where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We know our company succeeds only through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.