Art Director, Consumer Creative Design

Hearst Networks EMEA

. Develop and execute campaign creative, visual identity systems, key art, logo design, motion graphics, print and out-of-home advertising, paid social and digital campaigns, branded collateral, press kits, and other audience-facing visual communications .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $125,398 - $146,716 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design, visual identity systems, and campaign creative across multiple platforms, with a strong ability to lead projects and provide creative direction. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard design tools and emerging technologies to enhance brand recognition and audience engagement.

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Graphic DesignVisual Identity SystemsCampaign CreativeAdobe Creative CloudBrand Identity Development

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Hard Skills

Visual StorytellingTypographyColor TheoryCompositionMotion GraphicsEmail DesignResponsive DesignProduction SpecificationsVisual HierarchyCreative Marketing

Soft Skills

Creative DirectionProject ManagementCollaborationFeedback ProvisionStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

FigmaStensulIterableAdobe Creative CloudAI-Enabled Creative Tools

Industry Keywords

Entertainment MarketingConsumer-Facing Creative ExperiencesEmerging Design TechnologiesPhotoshoot ProductionAccessibility Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute campaign creative, visual identity systems, key art, logo design, motion graphics, print and out-of-home advertising, paid social and digital campaigns, branded collateral, press kits, and other audience-facing visual communications
Translate brand strategy, creative objectives, and audience insights into visual concepts, scalable design systems, and design solutions
Lead creative projects through planning, development, and execution while managing projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Develop design assets across digital, social, streaming, email, print, experiential, and multiplatform environments
Provide creative direction and design guidance to agencies, photographers, illustrators, freelancers, and creative partners
Partner with Brand Teams, Multiplatform, Marketing, Production, Social, Research, Programming, and other business functions
Incorporate creative feedback while balancing objectives, stakeholder needs, design standards, and project requirements
Plan, coordinate, and oversee photoshoots as needed
Develop visual concepts that strengthen brand recognition, grow fandom, deepen audience engagement, and support campaign effectiveness
Maintain consistency across visual identity systems, design assets, campaign elements, and audience-facing experiences
Provide guidance and constructive creative feedback to Designers, freelancers, and creative contributors
Explore emerging design trends, AI-enabled creative tools, technologies, and creative approaches
Contribute recommendations that strengthen creative processes, workflows, and design outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in graphic design, visual design, art direction, brand design, creative marketing, entertainment marketing, or a related field
At least 3 years of working at an external agency
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in campaign creative, visual storytelling, brand identity, key art, and consumer-facing creative experiences across multiple platforms
Expertise in design principles, typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, visual storytelling, and brand identity development
At least 3 years of experience leading the design and execution of campaign creative, visual identity systems, key art, motion graphics, print and out-of-home advertising, digital campaigns, and multiplatform creative experiences
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Stensul, Iterable, UX/UI principles, motion graphics, email design, HTML email best practices, and other industry-standard design and collaboration tools
Portfolio must be attached to the application or linked in the resume; applicants without a portfolio will not be considered
Working knowledge of production specifications, pre-press, responsive design, accessibility standards, photoshoot production, and emerging design technologies
Ability to adopt emerging technologies, AI-enabled creative tools, and evolving workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage
401k matching
Competitive total compensation package