US Creative Director, AD

Advance Magazine Publishers • New York, NY

402d • $170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The US Creative Director at Architectural Digest is a pivotal role responsible for shaping the visual identity and aesthetic of the brand across various platforms. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in design and leadership, tasked with overseeing the creative direction for print, digital, video, and social media content. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with editorial and visual teams to ensure a cohesive brand representation while nurturing talent within the creative team.

Requirements

• 10+ years in a design role with significant creative output.
• Strong management experience with an inclusive approach to running teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design skills across multiple platforms.
• Leader-like collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Extremely well organized, able to manage many projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Passion for interior design and related lifestyle content.
• Strong diplomacy skills as an intermediary between teams.
• Proactive working style to ensure brand representation and team inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Editorial Director to envision and execute a cohesive brand aesthetic and identity across print, digital, video, social, and brand extensions.
• Ideate, oversee, and execute all visual elements for the current and future print editions from concept to press.
• Work closely with video and social teams to develop design elements for new series and programming.
• Develop and execute design elements for special projects, ensuring consistency across the brand.
• Collaborate with Visuals team members, assigning tasks and developing talent.
• Proactively manage the art team, helping prioritize work and lead projects to completion.
• Nurture talent and foster a transparent, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Commission freelance illustrators, animators, and retouchers as needed.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure high execution standards across all platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $170,000-$210,000 based on skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed