Art Director/Creative Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Art Director/Creative Director based in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative leader who thrives at the intersection of brand strategy, visual storytelling, and business growth. In this role, you will shape and elevate the visual identity of a fast-growing consumer brand across digital, retail, e-commerce, and experiential channels. You’ll lead high-impact creative initiatives, guide a talented design team, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver compelling campaigns that drive engagement and revenue. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on creative execution, offering the chance to influence brand perception at scale. Working in a remote-first environment, you’ll enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects across multiple customer touchpoints.

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance creative culture while supporting professional growth and creative excellence.
• Develop and execute creative strategies for campaigns, product launches, content initiatives, and brand activations across direct-to-consumer, retail, and marketplace channels.
• Oversee the creation of visual assets for digital platforms, e-commerce experiences, retail merchandising, point-of-sale materials, and in-store displays.
• Translate complex product and technical information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling brand narratives.
• Direct photo and video productions, ensuring creative concepts are executed effectively and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards to ensure consistency and quality across all customer-facing communications and experiences.
• Partner closely with marketing, social media, influencer, and production teams to align creative output with broader organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and production partners to expand creative capabilities and deliver projects efficiently.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or creative leadership roles within consumer, wellness, lifestyle, or related industries.
• At least 3 years of experience leading creative teams and managing designers in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven campaigns and successful execution across digital, retail, e-commerce, and physical environments.
• Proven expertise in retail creative, including merchandising displays, point-of-purchase materials, and shopper-facing experiences.
• Experience creating high-performing e-commerce and marketplace content, including product visuals and branded digital assets.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Strong understanding of brand development, visual communication, and customer-centric storytelling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Availability to travel periodically for events, productions, and creative shoots.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from your preferred location within the United States.
• Flexible working arrangements that support autonomy and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the creative vision of a growing consumer-focused brand.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Exposure to diverse creative projects spanning retail, e-commerce, digital marketing, and brand experiences.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-moving, innovative organization.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture focused on creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Travel opportunities for events, productions, and strategic brand initiatives.