Principal, Art Direction – Performance Marketing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver Exceptional Creative: Conceptualize and design cutting-edge digital creatives for social media and video, emphasizing visual storytelling and performance metrics.

• Mentor & Lead: Serve as a direct supervisor and mentor for junior and mid-level Art Directors and Designers. Offer constructive feedback to creatives in various disciplines (such as copywriting) to enhance team output and nurture professional development.

• Support Video + Content Production: Assist in pre-production planning, provide support during on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post-production to ensure the final product aligns with initial concepts.

• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure that creative work aligns with project goals, brand voice, and business objectives.

• Manage Creative Execution: Take ownership of projects from start to finish. Conceptualize and produce polished, on-brand, performance-driven assets that adhere to timelines and briefs. As an Associate Director of Art Direction, lead by example, driving execution while strategically delegating tasks to junior team members to promote efficiency, mentorship, and timely delivery, while remaining accountable for the final output.

• Be a Problem Solver: Navigate uncertainty with the support of the Creative Director, adapt to changing priorities, and propose proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. Foster daily brainstorming and inspiration-sharing sessions with the team to generate ideas.

• Cultivate Culture: Create an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere. Conduct daily brainstorming and inspiration-sharing sessions to keep the team’s creative momentum strong.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in visual design with a robust portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-centric projects.

• Previous experience in a social agency or a similar environment with a proven ability to manage high-volume, high-visibility accounts.

• Experience in on-set and content production (domestic or international), collaborating with video directors, editors, and producers.

• Strong client presentation and communication abilities - capable of confidently presenting concepts, accepting feedback gracefully, and advocating for outstanding creative work.

• Excellent design sensibility and a strategic perspective on layout, typography, motion, and branding. Additionally, possess in-depth knowledge of social best practices to maximize performance.

• A proactive and collaborative approach - you energize brainstorming sessions, readily assist where needed, and support your colleagues with kindness and respect.

• A creative portfolio showcasing your design eye, versatility in digital and video mediums, and ability to transform strategy into attention-grabbing creative work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401K plan with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Company Holidays

• Parental Leave