Art Director

Das ist der Job

We operate at the high‑stakes intersection of elite-level design craft and rapid‑response social trends.

Darum lohnt es sich

About the team Studio Z, Zillow’s in-house creative agency, is seeking a mid-level Art Director to help shape the next evolution of our brand. To thrive here, you’ll need a deep obsession with design, art direction and a modern creative toolkit that moves at the speed of culture.

This role will 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 doesn't 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 tomorrow's 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 4–5 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.

We embody the Zillow core values of transparency, integrity, and putting customers first. About the role This role will lead visual concepting and art direction on defined projects while contributing to large‑scale integrated campaigns.

You’ll focus on conceptualizing work that resonates emotionally and culturally, ensuring Zillow’s creative output is ahead of the curve. You’ll partner closely with Senior Art Directors and Creative Directors to translate business strategy into intuitive, high‑quality experiences that serve millions of customers.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

Equal Opportunity 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.