Responsibilities
About the Team
Global Content Hub under the OC (Organizational Culture) department is committed to producing quality content for a global audience of employees with the objective of communicating organizational management philosophies and promoting employees' understanding and practice of our shared values in a highly diversified, globalized and dynamic organization. The sorts of content we create include but aren't limited to creative visual assets, documentary, storytelling and business case sharing. By reinforcing a sense of belonging and teamwork spirit among our colleagues, we hope to continuously inspire passion both at work and in life and reaffirm our pursuit of collective goals and aspirations. If you're a curious person who embraces changes and is keen on learning, you're welcome to apply and join us!
We are seeking an Art Director to join our team. This is a creative role focused on shaping compelling visual narratives that reflect and reinforce our organizational culture. You'll work closely with producers, content strategists, and cross-functional teams to lead the development of multi-format creative assets—ranging from video and motion design to illustration and graphic content. This role sits at the intersection of culture, communication, and creativity, and is ideal for someone with a strong narrative instinct, art direction skills, and a passion for using visuals to inspire internal engagement.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead conceptual development and visual direction of culture content, including but not limited to motion graphics, animated explainers, internal campaigns, and editorial design across various platforms;
2. Design and deliver high-quality visual assets with creativity, and consistency;
3. Translate values, principles, and messages into emotionally resonant visual stories through suitable styles, and formats;
4. Partner and mentor team members, through structured ideation, creative reviews, and quality control across projects;
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with various internal stakeholders to transform briefs into impactful creative concepts and campaigns;
6. Oversee project execution, timelines and workflows to meet deadlines and ensure efficiency in the work process;
7. Stay current with creative trends in visual storytelling to keep creative outputs fresh and relevant.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. 5+ years of experience in art direction or visual design;
2. A compelling portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and design execution across multiple content formats;
3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro ), and familiarity with tools like Figma or similar;
4. Strong grasp of visual hierarchy, composition, color, and motion design principles. Proven ability to transform abstract or strategic ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives.
5. Experience managing feedback cycles, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering work under tight timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Preferably worked in a creative agency or brand's in-house team;
2. Strong communication skills and presentation confidence.
Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDanceInspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
