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American Express

Creative Director, Art Director

American Express

. Provide leadership and motivation and convey the agency's vision and values .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLead💰 $103,750 - $174,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in concepting and art directing within a creative agency, with a strong ability to develop and execute compelling digital-first advertising campaigns across various mediums. Exhibits leadership in mentoring creative teams and delivering high-quality content aligned with brand strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
8+ Years Concepting ExperienceArt DirectionDigital-First Advertising CampaignsCaptivating Presentation SkillsCreative Team Management

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Hard Skills
Conceptual Creative ThinkingHigh-Quality Content DeliveryCampaign DevelopmentMarketing Insights TranslationCreative Campaign Execution
Soft Skills
LeadershipMotivationOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCuriosity
Tools & Technologies
Online VideoWebsitesBannersSocial PlatformsPrint Media
Industry Keywords
Creative Agency EnvironmentAmerican Express BrandIndustry-Awarded WorkTrends and TechnologyCreative Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and motivation and convey the agency's vision and values
  • Mentor creative team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback
  • Use strong conceptual skills to bring concepts to life across evolving communication channels
  • Execute work to the highest standards of craft
  • Develop work from strategic briefs consistent with the American Express brand
  • Execute across online video, websites, banners, social platforms, print and other channels
  • Lead presentations of creative work to internal stakeholders and marketing partners
  • Bring proactive ideas that solve challenges and grow the business
  • Develop holistic, famous creative campaigns from start to finish
  • Identify new opportunities and future trends
  • Report to the Group Creative Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of concepting and art directing experience within a creative agency environment
  • Proven ability to concept new campaigns in a variety of mediums
  • Ability to understand marketing insights and strategies to translate into compelling digital-first advertising campaigns
  • Ability to combine conceptual creative thinking with high-quality content delivery
  • Captivating presentation skills
  • Passion for social media platforms, trends, technology and best practices
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • A "maker" mentality; curiosity and willingness to try new methods
  • Strong conceptual skills
  • Curiosity and eagerness to find new creative opportunities
  • Experience managing/supervising creative talent
  • Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
  • Industry-awarded work preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
  • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
  • 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities