Art Director

About the team

About the role

This role will lead visual concepting and art direction on defined projects while contributing to large-scale integrated campaigns. Youll focus on conceptualizing work that resonates emotionally and culturally ensuring Zillows creative output is ahead of the curve. Youll partner closely with Senior Art Directors and Creative Directors to translate business strategy into intuitive high-quality experiences that serve millions of customers.

Youll get to:

• Concept and art direct integrated campaigns partnerships and activations across multiple digital and physical touchpoints.

• Deliver high-fidelity world-class design and art direction that elevates the craft of the entire Studio Z team.

• Systematically implement Generative AI tools to accelerate ideation and scale high-quality creative output.

• Design and art direct social architecture that feels organic to a feed while maintaining the premium soul of the brand.

• Actively monitor shifts in human behaviours music sports fashion and tech to ensure our work remains culturally resonant.

• Present your creative rationale in formal reviews articulating how your work bridges human truth and cultural momentum.

In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience performance and location.

Who you are

• The Cultural Scout: An early identifier of subcultures who doesnt wait for a brief to know what is relevant.

• The Magic & Logic Hybrid: A creator with the technical rigor of a traditional Art Director and the experimental spirit of a technologist.

• A Design and Art Direction Obsessive: Someone who knows design history as well as tomorrows TikTok trends and believes devil is in the details.

• A Bold Communicator: A team member who contributes thoughtful feedback and can confidently pitch new ideas.

• A Kind Colleague: A motivated individual who enjoys collaborating with other creatives to make work we can all be proud of.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 45 years of experience in art direction or design at a top studio agency or elite in-house team.

• Demonstrated expertise in leading integrated campaigns and brand initiatives.

• Experience collaborating on and supporting professional photo and video shoots.

• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud is required.

• Mastery of Generative AI tools for creative workflows is required.

• While this is a remote role it will require some travel for in-person gatherings and work sessions.

Get to know us

At Zillow were reimagining how people movethrough the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S. we help customers navigate buying selling financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether youre working in tech sales operations or design youll be part of a company thats reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025 and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care 2025 list reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative inclusive and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization your work will help drive innovation support our customers and move the industryand your careerforward together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.