Senior Art Director

Title: Senior Art Director

Location: United States

Full time

job requisition id

JR-P0059589

Job Description:

 

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Job Details:

Job Summary:The Senior Art Director leads the development of visual designs and brand campaigns across digital and social channels. This role oversees creative execution from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with brand identity and business objectives. The position manages a team of designers and collaborates with cross-functional partners to produce high-quality, visually compelling work that supports marketing initiatives and enhances brand presence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Creative and Project Oversight

• Design and develop creative concepts, layouts, and visual assets for marketing and brand campaigns with an emphasis on video and social media channels.

• Translate briefs into effective creative executions that align with business and brand goals.

• Partner closely with marketing and communications teams to develop integrated creative across channels.

• Develop creative leadership and marketing pitch decks to gain alignment and set the team up for success.

• Trends Analysis

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, culture, and consumer behaviors to inform creative decisions and maintain the brand’s competitive edge.

• Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to brand standards, visual guidelines, and tone across all creative output.

• Maintain high standards of quality and craft throughout the conceptual and execution process, ensuring that final work meets or exceeds expectations.

• Attend and oversee production shoots as needed.

• Project Oversight

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, timelines, and resources.

• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.

• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.

• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.

• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.

• Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and terminations when appropriate per Company policy.

 

Non-Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with mentorship and development of junior designers on the team.

• Support enterprise and community initiatives with creative expertise.

• Contribute to vendor and agency selection and management.

• Execute company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

• Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field; proportionate experience may be considered in lieu of degree. required

 

Professional Experience

• 8+ Years Professional design experience required

• Experience leading campaigns from insight to execution — with fluency in digital media

• Experience mentoring or directing designers, illustrators, animators, or content creators

 

Skills List

• A portfolio that shows concept-driven thinking, refined art direction, and compelling visual storytelling across platforms

• Strong design fundamentals, with mastery of composition, typography, layout, and motion

• Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; working knowledge of motion tools a plus

Competencies &Knowledge

• Knowledge of design principles, branding, and creative storytelling. High

• Knowledge of design trends, digital formats, and emerging creative technologies. High

• Knowledge of photography, video, and motion graphics integration into campaigns. High

• Knowledge of production processes for both digital and print deliverables. High

 

Licenses and Certifications

• Design-related certifications (Adobe Certified Expert, UX/UI design training, etc.) preferred

 

California Residents

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.

 

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Benefits Included:

• Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development programs

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Mental health and life resources

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans

• Get paid on-demand

• Base pay or uncapped commission

• Employee discounts on Mattress Firm sleep products and accessories

 

Compensation:

 

Competitive $90,000 - $110,000 * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

 

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular time.

 

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

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