Creative Principal and Art Director

HDR seeks a Creative Principal and Art Director to lead cross-disciplinary visual strategy, translating cultural insights into strategic brand concepts, and guiding a high-performing team to drive growth and differentiation across markets.

• Define the team strategy by setting clear vision and priorities for capabilities and culture, acting as a catalyst for heightened marketing impact across the business group and beyond.
• Guide, mentor, and grow an inclusive, high-performing team that values diverse skills and continuous learning, fostering a creativity driven culture rooted in experimentation, innovation, and shared growth.
• Turn emerging trends and insights into strategic concepts that strengthen brand relevance, engagement, and long-term value.
• Develop scalable and cohesive marketing, brand, and communications strategies implemented consistently across local, regional, and global contexts.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to advance marketing strategies, enable multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhance organizational value and sustainability.
• Oversee creation of on-brand, compelling creative output that clearly communicates the firm’s core attributes and differentiators.
• Steer the strategic narrative from insight to execution to maintain clarity, cohesion, and effective translation of ideas.
• Establish and maintain standard marketing processes, workflows, and tools to improve efficiency, ensure quality, and extend the reach of visual communication.
• Manage the full creative production lifecycle, including project intake, workflows, asset management, and print operations.
• Develop strategic visualizations and data-driven storytelling tools that support internal alignment and adoption of brand and marketing strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 10 years of design experience
• Strong sense of design principles, including color and layout, with the ability to craft visually solid messaging
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present and clearly articulate concepts and design decisions to creative teams and clients
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
• Ability to design within established standards and the firm’s visual identity
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn and grow, be self-motivated, and maintain a positive attitude
• Portfolio of relevant design work is required for consideration

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Microsoft Office

Salary: USD 128, per year

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

• United States-California-Los Angeles
• United States-California-San Francisco
• United States-New York-New York
• United States-New Jersey-Pennington
• United States-Washington-Seattle
• United States-Illinois-Chicago

Marketing/Communications

Full-time

Regular

Marketing and Admin

Jun 29, 2026

HDR emphasizes collaboration rooted in diverse life experiences and perspectives to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities, building trust and stronger connections with the people we serve.

As employee owners, HDR fosters an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Our eight Employee Network Groups provide belonging and support, with executive sponsorship and open participation for all employees.

• Asian Pacific
• Black
• Hispanic/Latino(a)
• LGBTQ+
• People with Disabilities
• Veterans
• Women
• Young Professionals