Principal Associate, Art Director; Auto

Capital One Auto is seeking an experienced Art Director who is a true multidisciplinary powerhouse. You are a visual storyteller who doesn't just stop at the layout—you have the ability to craft the verbal narrative, capture the footage, and bring designs to life through motion.

We need a  maker  who can balance high-level brand strategy with a boots-on-the-ground approach to content creation. As a Principal Associate, you will develop high-level creative strategy while remaining  hands-on-tools,  working side by side with brand strategists and providing consultative guidance to cross-functional partners.

A portfolio is required – demonstrating a wide variety of work across multiple campaigns, including print, digital, social, and omni-channel.

• End-to-End Creative Execution:
  Own the full creative process, from conceptualizing and writing initial copy to final visual execution across print, digital, and mobile.
• Agile Video Production:
  Lead  scrappy  or lean video shoots—from storyboarding and directing to operating the camera—to create authentic, high-quality content for social, web, and internal use.
• Motion & Narrative:
  Transform captured footage and static concepts into dynamic stories using Adobe After Effects and Premiere.
• Digital
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Design high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring all work is grounded in a deep understanding of HTML/CSS constraints and possibilities.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Partner with brand managers and data scientists to translate complex data into performance-driven creative that resonates with B2B audiences.
• Leadership:
  Manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment, providing mentorship to junior staff and managing contractors or agencies as needed.

• A Resourceful Maker:
  You know how to produce high-quality results with lean resources. You’re comfortable picking up a camera (or an iPhone), setting up a shot, and  making it happen  on the fly.
• A Verbal & Visual Thinker:
  You have the rare ability to write compelling copy that complements your visual designs, ensuring a cohesive brand voice.
• A Dynamic Creator:
  You don't just design for static screens; you understand pacing, timing, and movement in digital storytelling.
• Technically Fluent:
  You speak the language of developers. You understand how your designs in Figma translate to the web, making the handoff process seamless.

• Motion & Video:
  Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere; experience with basic lighting, sound, and camera operation for agile video shoots.
• Adobe Creative Cloud:
  Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Product Design:
  Advanced skills in Figma for web and app placements.
• Web Literacy: A strong foundational understanding of HTML and CSS to ensure design feasibility and effective collaboration with developers.

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of creative agency, marketing agency or in-house creative experience demonstrated through a portfolio of digital and print experience
• At least 5 years in the following Adobe Creative Suite CC apps:
  Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design
• At least 3 years in the following Adobe Creative Suite CC apps:
  Premiere Pro, After Effects
• At least 2 years experience working with a prototyping software, such as:
  Figma or Adobe XD
• At least 3 years experience in email, mobile and digital design

• 2+ years experience working with or presenting to senior leaders
• 2+ years experience in B2B marketing
• 2+ years experience working in a cross functional environment
• Ability to run scrappy photo shoots/operate a DSLR camera

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly…