Director, Art

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
103K-123K Annually
Senior level
Food
America’s best-loved brewery, creating strong communities and meaningful moments for over 165 years. Enjoy responsibly.
The Role
Lead the visual development of brand campaigns from brief through launch. Create insight-driven concepts, build visual systems, craft presentations, defend creative decisions, collaborate with writers/designers/production, organize assets, and ensure cohesive cross-channel rollouts while elevating brand standards and design excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $103,200 - 122,550, bonus eligible

COMPANY:  

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY: 

As a Visual Creative Lead, you'll turn strategy into stories people can see. You'll lead the visual vision behind key brand programs—bringing ideas to life through insight-driven concepts, exceptional craft, and compelling storytelling from brief to execution.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Lead the visual development of campaigns from brief through launch.

  • Pitch bold, conceptual ideas grounded in strategy.

  • Own the visual direction of key brand programs.

  • Build compelling presentation decks and visual narratives.

  • Present and defend creative decisions with clarity and confidence.

  • Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, and production partners.

  • Organize creative assets through pre-production and execution.

  • Drive cohesive visual rollouts across channels.

As a Visual Orchestrator

  • Build visual systems with intention and strategic rationale.

  • Curate, refine, and elevate every creative output.

  • Ensure every design decision supports the core idea.

  • Champion craft, consistency, and brand excellence.

What We Expect

  • Design and execute with excellence.

  • Push ideas beyond the obvious.

  • Thrive in fast-paced, real-time creative environments.

  • Protect and elevate brand standards.

  • Stay ahead of design trends.

  • Pitch ideas with confidence.

  • Collaborate without ego.

  • Raise the creative bar for yourself and your team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Online portfolio of inspiring work

  • 5+ years of Art Direction at an agency, brand, publisher, influencer marketing or social media experience

  • 7+ years of Design experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Art preferred

  • Strong communication, project management, administrative, and interpersonal skills

  • Must adapt easily to change in a dynamic work environment with an emphasis on relevancy

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.   

BENEFITS: 

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 

  • Free Beer!  

Skills Required

  • Online portfolio of inspiring work
  • 5+ years of Art Direction at an agency, brand, publisher, influencer marketing or social media
  • 7+ years of Design experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Art
  • Strong communication, project management, administrative, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt easily to change in a dynamic work environment with emphasis on relevancy
  • Experience building visual systems and owning visual direction of brand programs
  • Ability to present and defend creative decisions with clarity and confidence

Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
6,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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