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Creative Principal and Art Director

HDR · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteArt & Creative$128k–$183k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Creative Principal and Art Director who will operate at the intersection of brand strategy and culture. This role requires someone who can spot cultural shifts, emerging behaviors, and talent-driven opportunities, and translate them into clear strategic points of view.

Responsibilities

  • Set a clear vision and priorities for team strategy, capabilities, and culture.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, inclusive team.
  • Translate emerging trends and insights into strategic ideas.
  • Deliver marketing, brand, and communications strategies.
  • Build and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships.
  • Oversee the development of compelling, on-brand creative output.
  • Manage the end-to-end creative production lifecycle.
  • Develop strategic visualizations and data-driven storytelling tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of design experience.
  • Excellent sense of design principles, including color, layout, and ability to create visually solid messaging.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and clearly articulate concepts and design decisions.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud & Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to design within established standards and visual identity.
  • Desire to learn and grow, be self-motivated, and have a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A portfolio of relevant design work.
  • A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and company.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We strive to foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. We encourage diversity and respect for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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