You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing…
We are looking for a visionary Senior Creative Director, Art to lead the visual charge for our highest-profile brand and integrated Above-The-Line (ATL) campaigns. This isn't a role for a passive overseer; it’s for a master craftsman who thrives in the trenches of big-idea concepting and possesses the design genius to execute them flawlessly.
AI as Your Creative Co-Pilot: We don't just adopt technology; we pioneer it. At Verizon, we believe AI shouldn’t replace human genius—it should liberate it. In this role, you won't just tolerate GenAI; you will champion it to supercharge our creative development pipeline. We leverage advanced AI tools to accelerate brainstorming, execute rapid visual prototyping, and smash through routine generation bottlenecks. We expect you to treat AI as an expansive, collaborative canvas—using it to test the boundaries of "what if" at lightning speed, freeing up your team to focus on what matters most: deeply human, authentic, and jaw-dropping storytelling.
You will form a tight, powerhouse partnership with a Senior Creative Director, Copy, serving as the two-headed monster behind our biggest narrative swings. Additionally, you will directly manage and mentor one Art Director, fostering their growth while ensuring our visual output remains unmatched.
Responsibilities include:
Drive Big ATL & Integrated Work: Conceptualize and execute groundbreaking, full-funnel integrated campaigns with a massive emphasis on top-tier broadcast, digital, and out-of-home media.
Champion Social-First Thinking: Infuse every campaign with native social media DNA. We don't just adapt TV spots for social platforms; we want you to invent visual languages that stop the scroll and drive cultural conversation.
The Power Couple Dynamic: Partner seamlessly with your Sr. CD Copy counterpart to co-lead projects from initial brief through production, ensuring tight visual and verbal synergy.
Direct & Mentor: Manage, inspire, and elevate one dedicated Art Director, guiding their conceptual development and protecting the integrity of their craft.
Push Brand Boundaries: Honor the foundational principles of the Verizon brand while constantly finding fresh, daring ways to evolve its visual identity.
Command the Room: Confidently pitch, defend, and articulate complex visual strategies to senior executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
What we’re looking for…
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Ten or more years of experience within top-tier advertising agencies or world-class in-house creative teams, with a heavily decorated portfolio showcasing award-winning ATL and integrated work.
Proven experience navigating, scaling, and delivering high-stakes creative for a major Fortune 100 brand. You know how to make a massive enterprise move with the agility of a startup.
A deep, uncompromising passion for typography, design, photography, cinematography, and motion graphics. You know what looks good, and more importantly, why it works.
Extensive experience leading high-budget commercial shoots, lifestyle photography, and working closely with top-tier directors and production houses.
You are zero-ego, highly collaborative, and deeply invested in the growth of your team.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115,500.00 - $201,000.00.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Six or more years of relevant experience through work, military experience, or specialized training
- Ten or more years of experience at top-tier advertising agencies or world-class in-house creative teams
- Award-winning portfolio showcasing ATL and integrated campaign work
- Experience delivering high-stakes creative for a major Fortune 100 brand
- Passion and expertise in typography, design, photography, cinematography, and motion graphics
- Experience leading high-budget commercial shoots and lifestyle photography productions
- Collaborative leadership and team mentorship experience
Verizon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fairness and competitiveness of pay are highlighted through statements such as “pay is good,” “pays very well,” and “the compensation at VZ is very competitive.” High earning potential is also described for certain roles, including base pay plus commissions and bonuses.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision with before-tax contributions and preventive-care credits. Increased HSA contributions and multiple plan options further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a strong 401(k) match, pension eligibility for some groups, and additional financial protections like life and long-term disability coverage. Union contract updates also point to pension increases and retirement security improvements.
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