The Global Advertising and Brand Management (GABM) team is responsible for creating marketplace demand and driving commerce for American Express products and services through differentiated and innovative branding, marketing, and experiences. We have an ambitious goal: to be the most admired brand in the Fortune 500 and we aim to deliver on that by doing work that is both creative and effective. The OnBrand team sits within GABM. We are American Express’ colleague led in-house creative agency. Our ambition is to develop forward-thinking ideas and work across channels, end-to-end experiences in digital and beyond while building inspiring brand creative and assets to drive consideration for target audiences. We are seeking a Creative Director, Motion Design, OnBrand.
The Creative Director of Motion leads the strategic vision, creative direction, and execution of motion-led storytelling across brand, product, digital, social, and experiential marketing channels. This role combines creative leadership with deep expertise in motion design, animation, visual systems, and emerging technologies to deliver best-in-class creative solutions that strengthen brand expression and drive engagement.
As a senior creative leader, the Creative Director is responsible for working closely with Group Creative Director of Content design to help define motion standards, mentor creative talent, present work to cross-functional partners and stakeholders, and elevate the role of motion throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is an experienced communicator and can balance strategic thinking, creative excellence, and hands-on execution across 2D and 3D motion design, animation, visual effects, and immersive content experiences. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, an empathetic leader, adaptable, and willing to navigate hard situations with composure and confidence.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
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American Express is a global financial services company that provides credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque services.