Art Director (Creative Studio)

How You’ll Contribute Your Impact Responsibilities Include: Art Direction, Concept Development and Execution (50%) Collaborate with Senior Director, Creative Studio and divisional marketing teams to develop top-level themes, campaign concepts and design directions that resonate with target audiences Provide art direction and establish design standards for fundraising campaigns, visual identities, donor stewardship materials and more Develop and maintain visual style guides Work with divisional marketing teams to assess needs and develop template solutions for production-oriented work Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative themes for programmatic initiatives and signature events Guide and execute visual assets for digital, print and OOH ads, emails, web, social media content, and event materials Project and Team Management (35%) Manage a small team of designers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment Provide constructive feedback during group creative critique sessions and on creative deliverables from the design team to ensure high-quality output that aligns with project brief and goals Ensure the consistent use of style guides and brand standards across all deliverables Work with the Studio Manager to establish timelines, assess new projects and determine day-to-day work assignments for the design team in our project management system Strategy and Operations (15%) Work with the Senior Director, Creative Studio and Studio Manager to define, implement and maintain creative workflows and processes, ensuring efficient production and identifying opportunities for templatization Stay current on industry trends, new technologies, and data-driven insights to continually evolve and optimize creative output Create an organized, well-documented archive of work to be accessible to future users What You’ll Bring Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Communications, etc.). Minimum Years and Type of Experience 10+ years of working on multi-platform marketing campaigns at an in-house agency, ad agency, or design firm with a minimum 3 years experience managing teams. A portfolio of prior work which demonstrates a history of high-level design acumen, color theory and typography. Ability to show an understanding of campaign development and how integrated deliverables work across platforms. Necessary Knowledge and Skills Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in art direction, marketing campaigns, design and storytelling Well-versed in both the print and digital design, including production processes Creative and innovative thinker, expert collaborator and communicator Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and be highly detail-oriented Experience with project management software, such as Monday.com. Ability to work collaboratively across many teams and functions Desired Qualifications Video and motion experience are a plus. Supervision 2+ direct reports Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks. Job Designation Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. W e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.