Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.
Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.
At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.
We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.
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Job D escription :
Darktrace’s internal creative agency is looking for an experienced and highly creative Art Director to help shape and elevate a world-class Blue-Chip brand. This is a hands-on maker role for someone with exceptional craft, strong conceptual thinking, and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual storytelling across every touchpoint.
We’re building a team of creative-minded storytellers who are passionate about the work and energized by the opportunity to push the brand forward. The right candidate lives and breathes brand experience and design, combining visual excellence with strategic thinking to create exceptional work across advertising, web, digital, data visualization, print, social, video, keynotes, and events.
You’ll lead creative from concept to completion, driving ideation, shaping brand expression, and delivering high-quality work yourself. You are a natural creative leader with a sharp eye for detail, a passion for craft, and the ability to develop conceptual, identity-led campaigns, immersive experiences, and standout creative that raises the standard across the team.
Develop and execute high-fidelity creative across campaigns, events, web, social, digital, print, OOH, motion, video, multimedia, and interactive experiences.
Translate abstract ideas, strategic inputs, and complex concepts into elegant, clear, and compelling visual communication.
Bring abstract concepts to life through typography, illustration, iconography, photography, storyboarding, and graphic development.
Build, maintain, and evolve style guides, brand kits, design libraries, visual systems, and modular design frameworks that ensure consistency, scalability, and excellence across outputs.
Provide visual direction and art direction across illustration, photography, motion, video, and storytelling, both hands-on and through internal teams and external partners.
Art direct internal videographers, photographers, external agencies, freelancers, and production partners to achieve the creative vision and ensure all work meets Darktrace’s visual standards.
Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, copywriters, designers, developers, videographers, photographers, and production team to deliver world-class creative solutions.
Partner cross-functionally with Creative, Brand, Marketing, Product, Content, Account, and client stakeholders to deliver cohesive and impactful creative solutions.
Develop a deep understanding of Darktrace’s business strategies and goals, as well as the brand vision, systems, and documentation.
Evangelize brand objectives, strategy, and art direction across projects, and advise other designers in collaboration with the Creative Director.
Mentor designers and motion creatives, fostering growth, experimentation, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Continuously self-educate on the competitive landscape, current design trends, emerging platforms, and new tools to maintain relevance in advertising and design.
Qualifications
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design and concept development , brand systems, campaigns, typography, layout and high-quality multi-channel execution. (Required to apply)
Strong understanding of branding, visual systems, UX/UI principles, and user-centered design for digital platforms.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative decisions with clarity, confidence, and humility.
A high level of curiosity, ambition, and creative integrity, with a desire to constantly push the work forward.
Success in this role means consistently delivering world-class creative that is on brief, on time, and reflects the highest standards of craft , design strategy and visual excellence. Successful work will encapsulate the full requirements of the role in every project, every time, combining strong concepting, clear communication, brand consistency, strategic alignment, and exceptional execution across all touchpoints. This is a hands-on design role, taking projects from initial boarding and explorative concepting to execution and deployment .
Salary : $120,000-$140,000
Benefits:
100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance Discount
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.
