Art Director

This is a Full Time Job

Location: New York, New York, United States of America

Your New Role...

Concept + Design Studio is the full-service in-house partner for all things creative within Marketing's Global Brand & Creative, DTC, at Warner Bros. Discovery. Our work spans four teams and encompasses brand identity, campaigns, toolkits, key art, OOH, motion graphics, and print and digital design. Together, we create and translate the brand for any medium to best serve our stories.

We are seeking a talented Art Director who is passionate about design with a focus on digital design. As part of the Content Creative & Finishing team, the AD will be immersed in an engaging, fast-paced environment with opportunities to create original and innovative designs that stay true to our shows. The AD must have strong communication skills, attend business partner meetings, and collaborate within the team and across departments. Above all, they are confident in their instincts, experimental with their work, and receive constructive criticism and feedback effectively. Bring your passion and be a foundational part of our dynamic studio!

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Creative thinking, risk taker who is willing to push the boundaries
• Hands-on leader, creating various layouts and comps to final key art (digital)
• Execute final designs-adjusting style, images, branding-as well as set up presentation decks
• Participate in briefing and ideation phase to develop compelling key art that's on brand
• Brief designers on specific key art projects and, working with Creative Directors, provide constructive feedback
• Work on single IP in all areas of static-content creative-key art development and finishing, digital, print and OOH campaigns, marketing decks, and in-situ delivery
• Have a strong understanding of grid use, typography, and hierarchy of information
• Support the Creative Director
• Train junior design staff on new technology and new software
• Be accountable in every area: adherence to project timelines, account team support and service, and collaboration among all team members
• Take initiative and prioritize tasks; have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Take direction from the SVP, VP, Senior Art Directors, and all assigned stakeholders while meeting multiple deadlines
• Participate in the creative/direction process with the SVP, VP, Senior Art Director, and Copywriters
• Gain understanding of business partners' strategies and objectives
• Stay abreast of current technology and design trends in the visual communication industry

Qualifications and Experience...
• Degree in graphic design preferred, with 5+ years' design or agency experience
• Proficient in latest Mac software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and additional relevant programs
• Excellent and strong eye for design
• Top-notch portfolio with a track record of carrying out world-class entertainment campaigns
• Ability to successfully manage time, workflow, and schedule
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Self-starter with the passion, ability, and energy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear understanding of meeting project deadlines
• Entertainment industry experience a plus



The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.