Description
As Manager, Art Direction on the Integrated Campaigns Creative team, you will lead day-to-day design and art direction for Salesforce's Missionforce marketing initiatives, managing a team of two Senior Designers while remaining actively involved in hands-on creative development and execution.
Missionforce is Salesforce's AI-powered platform for government, public sector, defense, and national security organizations. By bringing together trusted AI, data, and cloud technology, Missionforce helps agencies modernize operations, improve service delivery, and drive better outcomes for the communities and missions they serve.
This is a player-coach role for an experienced art director with strong conceptual thinking, exceptional visual design skills, and a passion for developing creative talent. You will guide your team in translating Missionforce business priorities, product stories, and established creative concepts into compelling, high-quality work across integrated campaigns and marketing channels.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, and develop two Senior Designers, providing day-to-day creative direction, coaching, and actionable feedback.
- Partner with the Missionforce Creative Lead to guide art direction and design execution across integrated campaigns, demand generation, digital, social, content, and events.
- Partner with the Missionforce Creative Lead to develop compelling visual concepts and translate business objectives into high-quality creative.
- Balance team leadership with hands-on design, art direction, and creative problem-solving across key projects.
- Oversee creative development from concept through final production, ensuring high standards for design quality, brand consistency, and execution.
- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and marketing partners to bring integrated creative ideas to life.
- Partner with creative operations and project managers to prioritize work, balance team capacity, and meet project deadlines.
- Present creative concepts and recommendations to creative leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Leverage generative AI, emerging design tools, and efficient workflows to improve creative quality, speed, and scalability.
Requirements:
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or creative development within an agency or in-house creative team.
- Experience managing or mentoring designers, providing creative direction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction, and hands-on design across integrated campaigns and digital channels.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, with strong knowledge of digital and print production. Canva experience is a plus.
- Strong visual design fundamentals, including typography, composition, layout, and brand consistency.
- Ability to balance hands-on creative work, team leadership, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal English proficiency required to collaborate with U.S.-based Creative leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Familiarity with generative AI and emerging creative technologies; B2B or enterprise technology experience is a plus.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package including well-being reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more!
- World-class enablement and on-demand training with Trailhead.com
- Exposure to executive thought leaders and regular 1:1 coaching with leadership
- Volunteer opportunities and participation in our 1:1:1 model for giving back to the community