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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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

Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office

Compensation

Salary: USD 128,016 - 198,120 per year

Benefits

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

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

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

Industry

Marketing/Communications

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2026

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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

Creative Principal and Art Director

Job Description