COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
OUR TEAM
Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in-house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft award winning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands—Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—our team is a powerhouse of
collaboration and passion. We’re all about delivering best-in-class creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate across every project.

OUR CULTURE
At Inspire Brands, we’re not just dreamers; we’re doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking risks and thinking differently aren’t just encouraged—they’re celebrated. It’s how we started, and it’s how we succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you dream in visuals and thrive on turning bold ideas into striking realities? As an Art Director at Maverick Studios, you’ll lead creative projects across multiple platforms, ensuring every campaign is both strategically sound and visually stunning. You’ll collaborate with Creative Directors, top-tier designers, writers, and brand leaders, shaping the look and feel of some of the most iconic names in the industry. If you love solving creative challenges with flair and precision, this is your next adventure.

DUNKIN’ OWNED DIGITAL FOCUS
As the visual storyteller for Dunkin’s digital world, you will ensure every design—from app tiles to email layouts—feels bold, fun, and unmistakably Dunkin’. You will bring creative ideas to life while maintaining speed and precision, guiding designers to deliver flawless assets for Dunkin’s website, app, loyalty program,
and email campaigns.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN
• Creative Leader: Provide day-to-day visual direction, guiding and mentoring a team of talented designers to deliver impactful, Dunkin’ on-brand visuals.
• Brand Champion: Uphold and evolve brand standards, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints while fostering fresh, compelling ideas.
• Dunkin’ Digital Specialist: Lead the visual direction for Dunkin’s owned digital channels, ensuring consistency across all assets.
o Translate campaign concepts into compelling designs for app, web, loyalty programs and email experiences.
o Review and approve design work for accuracy, brand compliance, and creative excellence.
o Partner with Technical QA to ensure assets render correctly across devices and platforms.
o Stay ahead of digital design trends and apply best practices to enhance Dunkin’s user experience.
• Collaborative Powerhouse:
o Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Project Managers to align creative with strategy and timelines.
o Partner with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to concept, present, and execute innovative campaigns.
• Strategic Problem-Solver: Translate complex business needs into visually engaging solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Workflow Maven: Assign, review, and approve creative work while maintaining deadlines and high quality standards.
• Creative Visionary: Stay ahead of trends, refining workflow processes and contributing to the studio’s creative evolution.
• AI-Enabled Innovator: Identify and champion opportunities to responsibly integrate AI tools (e.g., for concept exploration, asset generation, workflow automation) to accelerate creative processes, enhance quality, and free up the team for higher-value creative thinking—always maintaining human oversight and brand standards.
• Governance & Guardrails Steward: Ensure all AI-assisted creative work complies with Maverick Studios’ and Inspire Brands’ policies, privacy requirements, and legal/compliance guardrails; maintain originality, brand safety, and proper attribution for all outputs.

WHAT YOU BRING
• Experience: 4+ years in creative leadership roles at agencies or in-house teams, with a strong background across digital, print, and social platforms.

• Proven success managing multi-disciplinary projects for large national or global brands.
• Design Expertise: Mastery of media from print to digital to experiential. Your portfolio is a testament to your creativity and adaptability.
• Inspiring Leadership: You’re a mentor and motivator who brings out the best in your team, fostering growth and excellence.
• Strategic Thinker: You don’t just create; you craft visual solutions that align with business goals and brand strategies.
• Tech-Savvy: Intimate knowledge of industry-standard software and tools (Figma and Adobe CC), plus a passion for staying on the cutting edge. Knowledge of email/app customization platforms like Moengage and Moveable Ink a plus.
• Collaboration Pro: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills make you a key partner for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
• Responsible AI Practitioner: Demonstrated ability to evaluate and use AI tools ethically and effectively, understanding their limitations, safeguarding confidential information, and ensuring human authorship and accountability.
• Curious Trailblazer: Growth mindset with a passion for exploring new creative technologies and methodologies; quickly translates learnings into practical improvements for team workflows and creative quality.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
• Creative Playground: Take the reins on projects for a powerhouse brand, Dunkin’, shaping campaigns that reach millions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that thrives on bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and a shared passion for innovation.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skillset and leadership experience in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment.
• Fun Extras: From team outings, creative brainstorms, ice cream, beer taps, and all the caffeine you can handle, we know how to celebrate success and fuel creativity.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 4 years - Bachelor’s Degree
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Graphic Design/Strategy/Art/Advertising degree combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
4+ years in Art Director creative leadership

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
• This role will have internal approval authority over some routine, day to day operational, production & creative under his or her supervision.
• Works with business partners and creative leads to gain alignment and final approval over creative work product.

DIRECT REPORTS
Full-time and contract
• Graphic Designers
• Production Artists

Location
Atlanta, GA

READY TO LEAD THE CHARGE?
If you’re a visual visionary with a passion for collaboration and creative excellence, we’d love to see your portfolio and hear your story. Apply now to join the Maverick Studios team and make your mark on some ofthe world’s most iconic brands!

 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.