Patreon is hiring: Art Director — Creator Storytelling & Brand Leadership in San

Join to apply for the Art Director role at Patreon . Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business, including paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling directly to fans with one‑time purchases. Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class. Our mission is supported by 10 billion+ dollars generated by creators since we launched, 100 million+ free memberships for fans, and 25 million+ paid memberships on Patreon today. This role is based in New York or San Francisco and requires working in‑office two days per week on a hybrid work model. About The Team The Marketing team at Patreon operates as a traditional marketing organization and an internal creative agency. We lead the development and expression of the Patreon brand—driving awareness, affinity, and growth among creators and fans. Our work spans brand strategy, creator marketing, creative direction, video production, social media, events, and public relations. Together we craft campaigns and experiences that celebrate creativity, highlight the power of direct fan support, and showcase diverse voices that make Patreon unique. About The Role We’re looking for an Art Director who can bring fresh, strategic, creator‑centric storytelling to life. This role blends high‑level concepting with hands‑on design and execution. You’ll lead across campaigns, social content, creator stories, product launches, and brand moments that celebrate and amplify the diverse creators who use Patreon. Responsibilities Concept and develop ideas that celebrate creators and bring Patreon's brand to life across integrated campaigns, digital content, video, events, and partnerships. Translate high‑level strategy into compelling creative directions, mood boards, visual systems, and executions. Lead and collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, producers, photographers, and external creative partners to deliver work at the highest level. Direct photo / video shoots that highlight creators and showcase Patreon's brand values. Ensure visual consistency across channels—from social and web to events and brand identity. Iterate quickly and experiment with new formats, styles, and storytelling approaches that connect with creator audiences. Champion the voice and perspective of creators inside and outside the company. About You 6+ years of experience in design, art direction, creative direction, or similar roles—agency or in‑house. A portfolio that demonstrates strong concepting skills, systems thinking, visual storytelling, and graphic design craft. Experience directing photography and/or video content. Ability to lead creative from ideation through production, including hands‑on design when needed. Comfort working across both big‑brand campaigns and fast‑moving content production. Passion for supporting creator communities and amplifying diverse artistic expression. Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills—someone who elevates work through feedback and partnership. Nice to Have Experience working in tech, entertainment, or creator‑focused brands. Motion graphics / animation skills. Knowledge of social native formats and visual trends. Location & Compensation San Francisco, CA – $147,000.00 – $205,000.00 (2 weeks ago). EEO & Benefits Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accommodations@patreon. Patreon offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays, recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office two days per week, excluding sick time and paid leave. Candidates hired into remote‑eligible roles are not expected to meet the same requirements. In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role. The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level. For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on local market conditions. Patreon reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds because workplace diversity and inclusion is critical to our ability to serve creators worldwide. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Art Director will lead across campaigns, social content, creator stories, product launches, and brand moments that celebrate and amplify the diverse creators who use the platform . This role is based in New York or San Francisco and requires working in‑office two days per week on a hybrid work model . The Marketing team at Patreon operates as a traditional marketing organization and an internal creative agency . En Español: Patreon es una plataforma de medios y comunidad en la que más de 300.000 creadores dan a sus mayores aficionados acceso al trabajo y experiencias exclusivos. Ofrecemos a los creadores una variedad de formas de interactuar con sus fans y construir un negocio duradero, incluyendo membresías pagadas, miembros gratuitos, chats comunitarios, video en vivo y vender directamente a los fanáticos con compras únicas. En última instancia, nuestro objetivo es simple: financiar a la clase creativa. Nuestra misión está respaldada por 10 mil millones+ dólares generados por los creativos desde el lanzamiento del Director, 100 millones + de membresías gratis para los fans y 25 millones+ de membresía pagada en Patreón hoy en día. Este papel se basa en Nueva York o San Francisco y requiere trabajar en oficina dos días a la semana sobre un modelo de trabajo. Sobre El equipo creativo El equipo de marketing de Patreons como una organización creativa y una agencia líder. Esta función combina concepción de alto nivel con diseño práctico y ejecución. Dirigirás campañas, contenidos sociales, historias creadoras, lanzamientos de productos y momentos de marca que celebran y amplifican a los diversos creadores que utilizan Patreon. Responsabilidades Concebirá e desarrollará ideas para celebrar a los creadores y dar vida a la marca de Patreón en campaña integrada, contenido digital, video, eventos y asociaciones. Transformará estrategia de alto grado en direcciones creativas atractivas, tablas de ánimo, sistemas visuales y ejecuciones. Lidera y colaborará estrechamente con diseñadores, escritores, productores, fotógrafos y socios creativos externos para trabajar al más alto nivel. Realizaremos sesiones directas / vídeos que destaquen y muestren el valor de la marca patreón. Asigurarán las habilidades creativas del creador desde una perspectiva social hasta un acercamiento rápido hacia los acontecimientos de arte y la identidad web. Comodidad para trabajar tanto en campañas de grandes marcas como en la producción de contenido que se mueve rápidamente. Pasión por apoyar a las comunidades creadoras y amplificar la expresión artística diversa. Espíritu colaborativo y fuertes habilidades de comunicación alguien que eleve el trabajo mediante retroalimentación y asociación. Es agradable tener experiencia trabajando en tecnología, entretenimiento o marcas enfocadas en los creadores. Gráficos/animación de movimientos. Conocimiento de formatos sociales nativos y tendencias visuales. Localización & Compensation San Francisco, CA $147.000.00 $205,000.00 (hace 2 semanas). EEO & Benefits Patreon está orgulloso de ser un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Proporcionamos oportunidades de empleo sin importar edad, raza, color, ascendencia nacional, origen, religión, discapacidad, género, identidad o expresiones sexuales, orientación sexual o cualquier otro tipo de prestaciones. Si usted necesita una entrevista con un veterano durante un período de tiempo libre de vida, etc. Los candidatos contratados para puestos remotos no se esperan cumplir con los mismos requisitos. En cumplimiento de las leyes de transparencia salarial de Nueva York y California, estamos compartiendo el rango salarial esperado para este puesto. El rango salary publicado depende de la ubicación y el nivel. Para empleados remotos situados fuera de CA y NY, el salario puede variar según las condiciones del mercado local. Patreon se reserva el derecho a modificar o actualizar compensaciones y beneficios en cualquier momento. Nuestro equipo está apasionado por hacer que esta misión y nuestros valores fundamentales cobren vida cada día en nuestro trabajo. Si contrataremos personas talentosas y apasionadas de diferentes orígenes porque la diversidad e inclusión laboral es fundamental para nuestra capacidad de servir a creadores.