Principal Associate, Art Director (Auto)

Capital One • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Principal Associate, Art Director (Auto) Capital One Auto is seeking an experienced Art Director who is a true multidisciplinary powerhouse. You are a visual storyteller who doesn't just stop at the layout—you have the ability to craft the verbal narrative, capture the footage, and bring designs to life through motion. We need a "maker" who can balance high-level brand strategy with a boots-on-the-ground approach to content creation. As a Principal Associate, you will develop high-level creative strategy while remaining "hands-on-tools," working side by side with brand strategists and providing consultative guidance to cross-functional partners. A portfolio is required – demonstrating a wide variety of work across multiple campaigns, including print, digital, social, and omni-channel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of creative agency, marketing agency or in-house creative experience demonstrated through a portfolio of digital and print experience
• At least 5 years in the following Adobe Creative Suite CC apps: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• At least 3 years in the following Adobe Creative Suite CC apps: Premiere Pro, After Effects
• At least 2 years experience working with a prototyping software, such as: Figma or Adobe XD
• At least 3 years experience in email, mobile and digital design

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience working with or presenting to senior leaders
• 2+ years experience in B2B marketing
• 2+ years experience working in a cross functional environment
• Ability to run scrappy photo shoots/operate a DSLR camera

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Creative Execution: Own the full creative process, from conceptualizing and writing initial copy to final visual execution across print, digital, and mobile.
• Agile Video Production: Lead "scrappy" or lean video shoots—from storyboarding and directing to operating the camera—to create authentic, high-quality content for social, web, and internal use.
• Motion & Narrative: Transform captured footage and static concepts into dynamic stories using Adobe After Effects and Premiere.
• Digital Collaboration: Design high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring all work is grounded in a deep understanding of HTML/CSS constraints and possibilities.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with brand managers and data scientists to translate complex data into performance-driven creative that resonates with B2B audiences.
• Leadership: Manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment, providing mentorship to junior staff and managing contractors or agencies as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees