Art Director, Campaigns & Creative Leadership

National Geographic Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic Society is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead a small design team within the Creative Studio. You will translate business goals into engaging campaigns, guiding visual concepts and ensuring on-brand output across channels.

The role emphasizes mentorship, strategic thinking and collaboration with Marketing and Brand teams to move audiences to action. Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration at Base Camp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Communications, etc.).
• 10+ years of multi-platform marketing campaigns with leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level design acumen, color theory and typography.
• Understanding of campaign development and integrated deliverables across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Art direction and execution of campaigns across digital, print and OOH assets.
• Lead a small design team, provide feedback, maintain brand standards and timelines.
• Define and optimize creative workflows, stay current with industry trends and data-driven insights.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Brand storytelling

Portfolio development

Print and digital design

Collaboration & communication

Project management software

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

National Geographic Society is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead a small design team within the Creative Studio. You will translate business goals into engaging campaigns, guiding visual concepts and ensuring on-brand output across channels.

The role emphasizes mentorship, strategic thinking and collaboration with Marketing and Brand teams to move audiences to action. Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration at Base Camp.