As Art Director, you will oversee the conception, design, and execution of all visual design needs, working closely with the Creative Director to shape the vision for the brand. You think strategically and conceptually about the entire brand experience. As the Art Director, you are self-motivated and eager to create the perfect experience for the customer across all channels. You attend to the tiny details without losing sight of the big picture and are a master at managing a high volume of projects. As Art Director, you have exceptional taste and are always innovative in your visual approach.
This role will report directly to the Creative Director, Design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop unique, on-trend concepts for photoshoots around seasonal and brand campaigns to be utilized across all mediums, including website, email, social, print collateral, and retail
- Own the entire campaign process, from conception and shot list creation to direction on set and execution
- Collaborate with the photo and styling teams during pre-production, on-set photoshoots, and post-production to ensure the artistic vision is effectively executed
- Participate in brand and marketing meetings, partnering with cross-functional leaders to translate business strategy into creative concepts
- Elevate and evolve the design aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction across all channels
- Stay current on design trends, digital marketing strategies, and emerging technologies to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation
- Collaborate with and manage a team of visual designers to inspire, develop, and execute both short- and long-term creative strategies
- Partner with copywriters to develop and maintain brand standards for all creative assets, ensuring consistency across all touch points
- Work with the creative project management team to establish workloads, timelines, and implement efficient workflows
- Coordinate with the marketing team to define and prioritize creative needs based on campaign objectives and timelines
- Ensure all creative materials are delivered on time and within budget while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 8+ years of graphic design experience
- Portfolio required
- Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Works independently with minimal direction, demonstrating strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- Focused on achieving team and individual goals, with a cooperative, team-player attitude
- Strong verbal and written skills, able to clearly convey complex ideas to diverse audiences
- Solid understanding of visual design principles and the ability to execute them effectively
- Excellent typography skills with attention to detail
- Proactive, with the flexibility to lead projects or collaborate as part of a team
- Manages competing priorities and consistently delivers high-quality work in fast-paced environments
This primary location for this role is Summit, NJ. We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have flexibility to work remotely. Currently we are operating under a hybrid model whereby all teams work in an office a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays/Thursdays) and may be provided flexibility to work from home on other days. There may be times when you’re asked to work in our New Providence, NJ Creative Studio or New York City office because it’s in the best interest of our business or your team.The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $150,000.
New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. It is important to note that our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size, industry, and the market and are one part of the total rewards that we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, scope of the role, and internal peer benchmarking.The above is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, description of requirements and expectations that may evolve over time based on business needs. You must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits, HSA/FSA, STD/LTD, and Employee Assistance Program
- Family-Planning Services, Gender-affirming healthcare, and Health Advocacy Program
- Fitness Reimbursement Program, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and an Employee Discount
About Boll & Branch:
At Boll & Branch, we don’t make bedding like everyone else. We make it better.In 2014, our founders, Scott and Missy Tannen, challenged every conventional standard in the textile industry, creating a new supply chain that prioritized thread quality, not thread count. By investing exclusively in 100% organic raw materials from the start, we became the first bedding company ever to be Fair Trade Certified. Today, we keep five commitments at the heart of everything we do. We are:Cultivators of the Highest Quality ThreadsPioneers in 100% Organic CottonFree from Toxins at Every Step100% Traceable from Farm to FinishCommitted to Fair and Ethical Treatment for AllBoll & Branch has over 150 employees, and we are headquartered in Summit, NJ, with a second office in New York, NY and a dedicated Photo Studio in New Providence, NJ.
In 2019, to propel our growth, we raised $100M from L Catterton, a leading consumer goods private equity fund. We are also progressively expanding our retail and wholesale footprint. While the heart of our business lies in the direct-to-consumer online model, we also have six retail stores around the country as well as partnerships with Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.Boll & Branch LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
