Art Director, Consumer Creative Design (Hybrid)

aenetworks; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A+E Global Media in New York is seeking an Art Director, Consumer Creative Design (CCD) to lead the execution of campaign creative, visual identity systems, and brand assets across A+E brands. You will partner with Brand Teams, Multiplatform, Marketing, Production, Social, Research, and Programming to translate strategy into compelling visual storytelling.

The role involves leading projects, developing assets for digital, print, and out-of-home channels, guiding agencies and freelancers, and

Aufgaben

• Design Development & Creative Execution: 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 compelling visual concepts, scalable design systems, and design solutions that strengthen brand affinity, grow fandom, and support campaign objectives.
• Lead assigned creative projects through planning, development, and execution, ensuring work aligns with creative objectives, design standards, campaign goals, and successful creative outcomes.
• Develop design assets across digital, social, streaming, email, print, experiential, and multiplatform environments while maintaining consistency with visual identity systems, brand standards, campaign objectives, and platform requirements.
• Provide creative direction and clear design guidance to agencies, photographers, illustrators, freelancers, and other creative partners to ensure work aligns with campaign objectives, brand standards, and creative expectations.

Jobbeschreibung

A+E Global Media offers a work environment where employees collaborate in office 3 times per week. New hires must be commutable to one of our current office locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Please refer to the job description for any specific division requirements.

Division Story

The Marketing division is an in-house, full-service B2C/B2B brand and marketing team of talented, curious, and purpose-driven members with diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We work on interesting and varied projects across multiple disciplines. As an employee of A+E Global Media, you'll be part of a global media and entertainment company that values diversity, representation, flexibility, and kindness. Our commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace has been recognized through multiple accolades: Forbes named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Newsweek included us in their lists of America's Most Loved Workplaces for 2021 and 2022, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023. Inc. recognized A+E Global Media as one of the Best Workplaces of 2025.

Job Description

The Role:

The Art Director, Consumer Creative Design (CCD) develops and leads the execution of campaign creative, visual identity systems, brand assets, motion design, and consumer-facing design experiences across A+E brands. Partnering with Brand Teams, Multiplatform, Marketing, Production, Social, Research, Programming, and other business functions, this role translates brand strategy, audience insights, and creative objectives into compelling visual storytelling, scalable design systems, and audience experiences that strengthen brand affinity, grow fandom, and support business objectives.

This role combines design expertise, visual storytelling, creative problem-solving, and project leadership to develop and execute campaign creative, key art, logo design, print and out-of-home advertising, paid social and digital campaigns, branded collateral, press kits, and other audience-facing visual communications. The Art Director provides creative direction throughout the design process, collaborates with agencies, photographers, freelancers, and production partners, and delivers high-quality creative work that brings A+E brands to life across platforms and experiences.

What You'll Do:

Design Development & Creative Execution

• 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 compelling visual concepts, scalable design systems, and design solutions that strengthen brand affinity, grow fandom, and support campaign objectives.
• Lead assigned creative projects through planning, development, and execution, ensuring work aligns with creative objectives, design standards, campaign goals, and successful creative outcomes.
• Develop design assets across digital, social, streaming, email, print, experiential, and multiplatform environments while maintaining consistency with visual identity systems, brand standards, campaign objectives, and platform requirements.
• Provide creative direction and clear design guidance to agencies, photographers, illustrators, freelancers, and other creative partners to ensure work aligns with campaign objectives, brand standards, and creative expectations.

Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead assigned design initiatives while managing multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables across complex campaign assignments.
• Partner with Brand Teams, Multiplatform, Marketing, Production, Social, Research, Programming, and other business functions to support campaign objectives, creative priorities, and business goals.
• Collaborate with Designers, Motion Designers, agencies, photographers, production teams, freelancers, and other creative contributors throughout the creative development and execution process.
• Incorporate creative feedback effectively while balancing creative objectives, stakeholder needs, design standards, and project requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee photoshoots as needed, ensuring creative vision, production quality, and campaign objectives are successfully executed.

Visual Storytelling & Creative Excellence

• Develop visual concepts and creative solutions that strengthen brand recognition, grow fandom, deepen audience engagement, and support campaign effectiveness.
• Apply design principles, typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling to create compelling creative work.
• Contribute to the evolution of brand expression through thoughtful design, scalable design systems, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain consistency across visual identity systems, design assets, campaign elements, and audience-facing experiences.

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