We are seeking an experienced Art Director to lead the creative team at KAYAK.
Please note, this role is required to work from our Miami, FL office 3 days per week.
Please submit all applications in English.
In this role, you will:
Concept and direct multi-channel campaigns across OOH, digital, social, film/video, experiential, CRM, and web.
Produce polished, high-impact design work that reinforces KAYAK’s visual identity and elevates the consumer experience.
Apply strong storytelling and brand-building instincts to every stage of creative development.
Partner with the Senior Creative Director to shape creative direction, refine brand expression and develop campaign platforms.
Ensure visual coherence and craft across all touchpoints, from big ideas to detailed execution.
Evolve and maintain brand design systems, templates and guidelines.
Provide day-to-day guidance, inspiration and support to your direct reports, fostering growth and ensuring high standards.
Collaborate with writers, producers, strategists and marketing partners to bring integrated ideas to life.
Translate strategic briefs into creative ideas that meet business ambitions and differentiate KAYAK.
Present concepts and rationale confidently to senior cross-functional partners.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing hands‑on work with team leadership.
Use performance data and user insights to refine creative approaches.
Support experimentation across digital formats, AI tools and new storytelling methods.
Please apply if you have:
8+ years of art direction and/or creative direction experience at a creative agency or fast‑paced in‑house brand studio, with a proven track record of developing integrated, multi‑channel campaigns.
A portfolio demonstrating integrated campaign experience, alongside strong concepts, craft, and results.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; comfort with AI‑driven creative capabilities.
Solid understanding of typography, composition, color, motion and digital design fundamentals.
Experience partnering with production teams, directors, editors, photographers and content creators.
Comfortable presenting creative ideas to senior audiences and cross‑functional partners.
Experience with systems management – both from the perspective of building or adapting brand guidelines and organizing assets.
Experience mentoring or leading designers, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
Proven organization, prioritization and project‑management skills.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset and enthusiasm for travel, technology and creative innovation.
Benefits and Perks
Work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
Focus on mental health and well‑being:
Company‑paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth.
Company‑paid subscription to HeadSpace.
Company‑wide week off a year – the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!).
No meeting Fridays.
Paid parental leave.
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday.
Paid volunteer time.
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars.
Leadership development.
Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings.
Travel discounts.
Employee Resource Groups.
Competitive retirement and health plans.
Free lunch 2 days per week.
Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more.
Inclusion
At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. We’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and ensuring no one feels they have to fit a mold to belong here.
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