Head Of Art & Design

As the global leader in drone entertainment , we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting-edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.

With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.
The Nova Sky Stories team is a passionate group of creative and technical collaborators with a hands-on approach to building unforgettable experiences for live audiences around the world.

As part of Nova Sky Stories, you’ll work closely with designers, creatives, and cross-functional teams across multiple global offices—sharing creativity, technical knowledge, and a passion for storytelling.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Art Director to define, inspire, and oversee the visual execution of our projects. This role serves as the central creative authority, translating client objectives and brand standards into compelling visual narratives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can seamlessly bridge the gap between creative strategy, design execution, technical requirements, and client satisfaction.

As an Art Director, you’ll be responsible for:
Define and oversee the visual direction for assigned projects and campaigns
Inspire, mentor, and guide the design team, ensuring all work is on-brand, meets the highest quality standards, and effectively achieves storytelling goals
Act as the primary creative lead and central point of communication between clients, the internal design team, and production teams
Drive the implementation of the overall creative strategy, ensuring consistency and innovation across all touchpoints
Manage client relationships and expectations, presenting concepts and creative rationale clearly and persuasively
Ensure creative output aligns with technical, production, and budget requirements
Oversee projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and on-time delivery
Help shape and maintain Nova’s digital brand presence across website and social channels
Own and manage website content, ensuring messaging and visuals remain current, compelling, and aligned with brand positioning
Build and maintain content calendars that support consistent storytelling across key channels

5+ years of professional experience in storytelling, concept creation, or visual design

• 3+ years of proven experience leading, managing, and mentoring creative teams
• 2+ years of experience related to drone-based creative work (e.g. drone light shows, aerial visuals, drone cinematography, immersive experiences, or similar specialized fields)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute cohesive visual strategies
• Expert-level knowledge of design software and production pipelines relevant to the industry

Experience helping shape and maintain a company’s digital brand presence across website and social channels
Ability to own and manage website content, ensuring it remains current, visually compelling, and aligned with brand positioning
Experience building and maintaining content calendars to support consistent storytelling and brand engagement across key channels
Experience creating, publishing, and optimizing content across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and other digital channels
Comfortable balancing high-level creative direction with hands-on creative execution
At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.
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