Art Director

Warner Bros. Discovery•Needham, MA

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. WHO YOU ARE You are a visionary creative leader with a deep passion for storytelling, video, design, and brand-building. You excel at developing compelling visual narratives that engage audiences across multiple platforms, from digital and social media to motion graphics. As an Art Director, you are a strategic thinker with a strong eye for aesthetics, an expert in visual communication, and a mentor who uplifts and inspires creative teams. You thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, driving innovation and excellence in creative execution. WHAT YOU DO As an Art Director within Warner Bros. Discovery’s Gaming division, you lead the creative execution for marketing campaigns, user acquisition efforts, and social media initiatives hands-on. You work hand-in-hand closely with designers, motion artists, editors, and cross-functional teams to develop high-impact creative assets that align with the brand’s identity and business objectives. You set the creative tone, establish design standards, and provide mentorship to ensure the highest level of quality and innovation in all creative output. WHAT YOU BRING Hands-on and drives the creative direction for ua, digital, social, and motion graphics projects. Lead and inspire a team of designers, motion artists, providing clear creative guidance and feedback. Collaborate with product managers, user acquisition, and social media teams to conceptualize and execute visually compelling campaigns. Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and visual identity across all creative assets. Review and refine creative work, balancing strategic objectives with innovative execution. Work closely with Project Managers to align creative production with project timelines and deliverables. Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to continuously elevate creative output. Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating the vision and rationale behind design decisions. Oversee asset creation and adaptation for different formats, including digital advertising, social media content, seasonal art, motion graphics, and promotional materials. Guide and mentor junior designers and creative teams, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. HARD SKILLS Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro). Strong understanding of brand identity, typography, composition, and visual storytelling. Experience in digital, social, and motion design with a focus on marketing, advertising, and mobile. Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and how design impacts user engagement. Ability to create and oversee both static and motion-based creative assets. Strong presentation and communication skills for articulating creative concepts to stakeholders. SOFT SKILLS Leadership and team-building abilities. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives. Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication skills. Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume creative environment. Ability to mentor and inspire team members, fostering professional growth. Adaptability to shifting timelines and priorities.

Requirements

Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
Strong understanding of brand identity, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
Experience in digital, social, and motion design with a focus on marketing, advertising, and mobile.
Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and how design impacts user engagement.
Ability to create and oversee both static and motion-based creative assets.
Strong presentation and communication skills for articulating creative concepts to stakeholders.
Leadership and team-building abilities.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives.
Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume creative environment.
Ability to mentor and inspire team members, fostering professional growth.
Adaptability to shifting timelines and priorities.

Responsibilities

Drives the creative direction for ua, digital, social, and motion graphics projects.
Lead and inspire a team of designers, motion artists, providing clear creative guidance and feedback.
Collaborate with product managers, user acquisition, and social media teams to conceptualize and execute visually compelling campaigns.
Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and visual identity across all creative assets.
Review and refine creative work, balancing strategic objectives with innovative execution.
Work closely with Project Managers to align creative production with project timelines and deliverables.
Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to continuously elevate creative output.
Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating the vision and rationale behind design decisions.
Oversee asset creation and adaptation for different formats, including digital advertising, social media content, seasonal art, motion graphics, and promotional materials.
Guide and mentor junior designers and creative teams, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.