Junior Creative Director

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Junior Creative Director What You Will Be Doing Do you have a passion for visual storytelling? Are you excited by defense technology? Visual Communications is seeking a strategic and visionary Junior Creative Director to help lead integrated visual campaigns that communicate the innovation and mission of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Working in close partnership with the Creative Director, this role serves as a senior creative leader—integrating strategy, storytelling, and business priorities to guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-impact creative solutions across multiple programs and audiences. The Level 4 Junior Creative Director extends creative leadership across a broader operating surface by translating enterprise creative direction into campaign-level execution, supporting creative reviews, and helping guide concept development across active workstreams. This role serves as a trusted partner to Communications leadership, drives creative excellence across the portfolio, and mentors Art Directors and creative staff to elevate overall team capability while reinforcing consistency, speed, and strategic alignment across the creative organization. Key Responsibilities Creative Leadership & Campaign Strategy - Lead development of integrated visual campaigns across internal and external audiences - Translate complex technical and business objectives into compelling visual narratives - Shape creative strategy in partnership with Communications and senior stakeholders - Present and defend high-level creative concepts to leadership audiences - Work fluidly across disciplines, partnering with creative leads in design, motion, video, VFX, and digital to strengthen integrated campaign outcomes Team Leadership & Creative Direction - Provide senior-level art direction across disciplines (design, motion, VFX, video, environmental, web) - Mentor and develop Art Directors and creative contributors - Lead formal critiques and establish high standards for craft and storytelling - Partner with the Creative Director to evolve visual identity and campaign approaches - Partner closely with the Creative Director to interpret and extend creative vision across campaigns, reviews, and multidisciplinary teams Business & Operational Partnership - Collaborate closely with Project Management to balance quality, speed, and fiscal discipline - Influence prioritization and resource decisions to optimize creative output - Ensure campaign outcomes align with enterprise messaging and strategic goals Innovation & Future-Focused Thinking - Champion emerging visual technologies and generative AI integration - Identify opportunities to modernize storytelling approaches - Drive continuous improvement in creative processes and execution standards Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications (Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Visual Effects, or related field) 8 years of relevant creative experience Portfolio demonstrating leadership of integrated campaigns across multiple mediums Demonstrated ability to lead creative work across multiple disciplines, including design, motion, video, digital, web development and visual storytelling environments Advanced proficiency in relevant creative tools and emerging technologies Proven ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries Desired skills Experience in the defense and aerospace industry Experience leading high-visibility or enterprise-level campaigns Experience mentoring creative professionals Familiarity with digital asset management systems Demonstrated ability to influence and lead experienced creative professionals through credibility, judgment, and strong creative communication Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,400 - $150,650. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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