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Snap Inc. · 18 hours ago

Principal, Art Director

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$229K/yr - $343K/yr

12+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and communicate through innovative products like Snapchat and augmented reality tools. They are seeking a Principal Art Director to lead the creative team in crafting impactful marketing materials and campaigns that elevate the Snapchat brand and engage a global audience.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Art direct ideas across all mediums – from brand campaign, branded experience, new product launches, features and company developments to the world

Own and be responsible for the elevation of the art direction and visual craft across projects

Collaborate closely with the Design Director to maintain coherent and consistent visual language and expressions across all channels

Lead the development and execution of high priority projects from concept through production and delivery

Collaborate with and lead a diverse mix of internal and external partners to create best-in-class advertising and marketing campaigns across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets

Proactively navigate a complicated cross-functional marketing organization

Stay up-to-date on the competitive landscape, the latest visual trends and new technologies to keep Snap’s work innovative and relevant

Help to grow, develop and define the team's design culture

Qualification

Art directionAdobe Creative CloudB2B marketingGenerative AIFigmaAfter EffectsIllustratorPhotoshopCollaborationTime managementCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, motion design, filmmaking or equivalent experience

12+ years of experience working as an art director in advertising agencies – preferably a mix of in-house, external agency or freelance

Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful campaigns and innovative, high-impact projects

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and other industry standard design tools

Experience in B2B and growth marketing in tech and social media

Experience working in matrixed organizations

Ability to get hands on with projects while leading a diverse creative team efficiently and effectively towards a common objective

Ability to think conceptually and transition creative ideas into well-art directed work

Ability to influence and work cross functionally with various different partners

Demonstrate a high level understanding of the business problem to solve while partnering with marketing and strategy stakeholders

Present and sell through the team's creative work in compelling and effective ways to a large cross functional team and executive stakeholders

Manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to make quick, high-quality decisions based on evolving project needs and creative goals. Think 'create, publish, learn' mindset

Work in a clear and thoughtful manner and be able to articulate the strategic thinking behind your creative process

Have a deep understanding of advertising and marketing processes

Thrive in a collaborative environment, but can also work autonomously with strong time management skills

Highly curious and interested in exploring and discovering new creative formats that help drive business impact

Manage and nurture collaborative working relationships with cross functional stakeholders across varying verticals, disciplines and markets

Preferred

Proficiency in Generative AI

Proficient working with Keynote and Figma

Specific expertise in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Experience working in a Google Docs lead project environment

Frame.io knowledge

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Company

Snap Inc.

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Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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