Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated visual campaigns across internal and external audiences
• Translate complex technical and business objectives into compelling visual narratives
• Shape creative strategy in partnership with Communications and senior stakeholders
• Present and defend high-level creative concepts to leadership audiences
• Work fluidly across disciplines, partnering with creative leads in design, motion, video, VFX, and digital to strengthen integrated campaign outcomes
• Provide senior-level art direction across disciplines (design, motion, VFX, video, environmental, web)
• Mentor and develop Art Directors and creative contributors
• Lead formal critiques and establish high standards for craft and storytelling
• Partner with the Creative Director to evolve visual identity and campaign approaches
• Partner closely with the Creative Director to interpret and extend creative vision across campaigns, reviews, and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications (Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Visual Effects, or related field)
• 8+ years of relevant creative experience
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership of integrated campaigns across multiple mediums
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative work across multiple disciplines, including design, motion, video, digital, web development and visual storytelling environments
• Advanced proficiency in relevant creative tools and emerging technologies
• Proven ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries

Preferred

• Experience in the defense and aerospace industry
• Experience leading high-visibility or enterprise-level campaigns
• Experience mentoring creative professionals
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead experienced creative professionals through credibility, judgment, and strong creative communication