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Art Director

United States, Seattle Employment contract 62.00 - 67.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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The Art Director will oversee the creative development and execution of marketing campaigns, website experiences, digital advertising, and branded content. This individual will collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, photographers, marketers, and merchandising partners to deliver innovative creative solutions that drive engagement and business results. The ideal candidate combines strong visual design expertise with creative leadership, project management, and brand stewardship experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead creative development for digital marketing initiatives, including website experiences, email campaigns, display advertising, and promotional content
  • Develop innovative creative concepts and customer-centric experiences that align with brand standards and business objectives
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning timelines, allocating creative resources, and maintaining project budgets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure creative work supports merchandising, marketing, and business goals
  • Provide creative direction and feedback to designers, photographers, copywriters, and other creative contributors throughout the project lifecycle
  • Review and refine creative concepts, visual assets, copy, and campaign materials prior to launch
  • Support occasional print, packaging, environmental, and experiential creative initiatives as needed
  • Analyze campaign performance and customer engagement metrics to inform future creative strategies and optimizations
  • Serve as a brand champion, ensuring consistency and excellence across all customer-facing creative materials
  • Stay informed on industry trends, consumer behavior, and emerging design practices to continuously elevate creative output

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience in art direction, graphic design, creative leadership, or related fields
  • Proven ability to develop and guide high-quality creative solutions across digital and integrated marketing channels
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual design, branding, typography, and campaign development
  • Experience leading cross-functional creative teams while providing strategic direction without micromanagement
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex design, user experience, and business challenges
  • Strong understanding of digital design principles, web experiences, and customer-centered creative development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and defend creative concepts to stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • familiarity with web technologies and digital production workflows is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience working in retail, e-commerce, consumer brands, fashion, lifestyle, or related industries is highly preferred

Nice to have

  • Experience working in retail, e-commerce, consumer brands, fashion, lifestyle, or related industries
  • familiarity with web technologies and digital production workflows

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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