Olympic & Paralympic Art Director, Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

10d•$114,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This is where hands-on craft meets creative leadership on a global stage. As an Olympics Art Director in Brand, Creative, you'll guide a focused team in bringing JPMorganChase's first-ever Olympic partnership to life—setting the visual standard for a moment the world is watching. As an Olympics Art Director in Brand, Creative, you will lead a small, focused team in concepting, designing, and art directing brand work for JPMorganChase's first-ever Olympic partnership. On any given day, you'll move between hands-on design execution, creative direction, and team leadership—ensuring every deliverable meets the highest standard of craft and brand consistency. This work matters because it defines how JPMorganChase shows up in a moment of global attention, creating cohesive, inspiring brand experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in brand design, art direction, or a related creative discipline.
3 years of experience leading or directing small creative teams.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional art direction, brand design systems, and hands-on craft across multiple channels.
Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Demonstrated experience with generative AI tools and an intrinsic interest in adopting emerging creative technologies.
Strong conceptual thinking and strategic design capability—able to connect visual decisions to brand intent and business goals.
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; able to articulate creative rationale to senior audiences.
Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership and creative direction.
Extreme attention to detail and a consistently high bar for quality.
Strong time management and comfort operating across multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Deep passion for sport and culture, with experience art directing creative for sports brands, athletes, leagues, or entertainment properties.
Experience art directing work for large-scale partnerships, sponsorships, or cultural moments.
Motion design or video direction experience.
Experience building and scaling brand identity systems from the ground up.
Familiarity with production processes across print, environmental, and digital channels.
Experience mentoring junior and mid-level designers.
Strong storytelling instincts and a point of view grounded in craft and brand strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead and own art direction for Olympic partnership work across print, digital, environmental, and publication—developing ambitious, breakthrough ideas with minimal oversight.
Concept and art direct from scratch, including storyboards, comps, and key visuals to sell ideas and guide execution.
Develop and evolve visual identity systems and toolkits to ensure consistency and scalability across partnership assets.
Execute high-craft design hands-on while setting the standard for composition, typography, layout, and finish.
Ensure work is strategically sound and on brief, aligned to brand, audience, and partnership objectives.
Build strong client/partner relationships; own presentations and work directly with stakeholders through production.
Partner with copy, strategy, marketing, production, and external agencies to deliver cohesive outcomes on time.
Lead and mentor a small team—setting expectations, giving clear feedback, and supporting growth.
Give and receive constructive feedback respectfully; maintain quality while iterating quickly.
Stay current on design, sport, art, and culture, integrating AI tools and emerging tech to enhance ideation and production.