Art Director at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Needham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

234000.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Direction, Visual Storytelling, Design Standards, Team Leadership, Motion Graphics, User Acquisition, Social Media Initiatives, Brand Consistency, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Composition, Marketing, Advertising, UI/UX Best Practices, Presentation Skills, Mentorship

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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. How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Responsibilities

As an Art Director in the Gaming division, you will lead the creative execution for marketing campaigns, user acquisition efforts, and social media initiatives hands-on, collaborating closely with various creative and cross-functional teams. You are responsible for setting the creative tone, establishing design standards, and mentoring the team to ensure the highest quality and innovation in all creative output.