Meta Reality Labs Research is looking for an Art Director to join the team of designers, scientists, engineers, and artists who work across various research initiatives. The centralized design team within Reality Labs Research is a horizontal team that partners closely with a variety of Cross Functional Partners. This person will be responsible for contributing to the overall design process through concept, design development, and delivery of compelling visuals that communicate value to the user. We are seeking a candidate who is a detail-oriented Art Director with a concept-driven approach who understands how form influences function, and is constantly striving for simplicity. You have an in depth experience in your craft, with the capacity to inspire and empower designers on a team to create their best work.

Art Director - Reality Labs Research Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with leadership, scientists, research product managers, and others on the design team
• Create sketches, storyboards, prototypes, presentations, and/or design specs necessary to communicate and guide research development
• Works in collaboration with research teams to absorb knowledge, define opportunities, and develop concepts and treatments to bring ideas to life
• Works closely with the Designers and Researchers to implement a cohesive visual style, voice, and tone, thinking about each project holistically and how it fits in the entire research ecosystem
• Manage work streams in an organized way that guarantees on time delivery and a clear workflow
• Bridge and manage work between external agencies and internal stakeholders
• Experienced adapting to various creative styles and mediums, and know how to work with complex, technical research
• Understands how to incorporate research insights into the work
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience as an Art Director at a creative agency or an in-house team with a focus or interest in AR and VR
• High proficiency in art directing illustration, animation, and story-telling
• Experienced visual designer and systems thinker
• Expertise in a varied set of styles and technique, with a Practical experience of understanding of color, composition and digital production
• Experience developing illustration concepts for motion and a desire for telling universal stories
• Experience coordinating, directing, and guiding the work of other designers on the team
• Experience o presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Possesses a focus on the why and the how before the what
• Online portfolio showcasing relevant work is required (Include link on your resume)
• Evidenced success with presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the skill to communicate complex, sometimes abstract, concepts clearly and persuasively
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrations of visual-storytelling and track record of communicating a creative vision in a compelling way
• Experience with illustration, icon, and UI systems
• Demonstrated track record of effectively influencing, building consensus and communicating the skill to design for a global audience
• Drive a project from concept to completion, with a clear POV
• Experience with direct illustration work - leading other designers to do inspired work
• Experience with Unreal and Unity a plus
• Experience working in close collaboration with Cross Functional Partners
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$122,000/year to $175,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.