Principal Art Director

SNAP/SNAP

. Art direct ideas across all mediums – from brand campaign, branded experience, new product launches, features and company developments to the world.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $229,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Art direct ideas across all mediums – from brand campaign, branded experience, new product launches, features and company developments to the world.
Own and be responsible for the elevation of the art direction and visual craft across projects.
Collaborate closely with the Design Director to maintain coherent and consistent visual language and expressions across all channels.
Lead the development and execution of high priority projects from concept through production and delivery.
Collaborate with and lead a diverse mix of internal and external partners to create best-in-class advertising and marketing campaigns across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets.
Proactively navigate a complicated cross-functional marketing organization.
Stay up-to-date on the competitive landscape, the latest visual trends and new technologies to keep Snap’s work innovative and relevant.
Help to grow, develop and define the team's design culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, motion design, filmmaking or equivalent experience
12+ years of experience working as an art director in advertising agencies – preferably a mix of in-house, external agency or freelance
Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful campaigns and innovative, high-impact projects
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and other industry standard design tools
Experience in B2B and growth marketing in tech and social media
Experience working in matrixed organizations.
Proficiency in Generative AI.
Proficient working with Keynote and Figma.
Specific expertise in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Experience working in a Google Docs lead project environment.
Frame.io knowledge.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
comprehensive medical coverage
emotional and mental health support programs
compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

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Hard Skills & Tools

art directiongraphic designmotion designfilmmakingB2B marketinggrowth marketingGenerative AIAdobe Creative CloudAfter EffectsIllustrator

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationcreativityorganizational skillsproactive navigationteam developmentvisual storytellinginnovationdesign culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic designBachelor’s degree in motion designBachelor’s degree in filmmaking