Job Description
About the position
The Managing Art Director is a creative leader responsible for setting and maintaining the visual direction of the assigned brand(s) while managing and mentoring a team of art directors. This role blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and operational leadership.
- Responsibilities
- Lead art direction for all brand and product photography across campaigns and channels
- Develop creative concepts, shot lists, visual references, and briefs for photoshoots
- Partner closely with photographers, stylists, producers, and external vendors to execute creative vision
- Concept and design catalogs, including unique covers and text pages, while managing production timelines
- Develop creative concepts for cross-channel campaigns that support brand and business objectives
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of art directors through clear direction and constructive feedback
- Set creative standards and ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all deliverables
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
- Present creative concepts, layouts, and photography direction to senior stakeholders
- Act as a creative partner to Marketing, Merchandising, and E-commerce teams to align on strategy and execution
- Balance creative excellence with production efficiency, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
- Complete or participate in special projects as assigned
- Stay current on industry trends, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the brand.
- Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
- Proven Leadership Skills
- Catalog and Direct Mail Design Skills
- Business Acumen
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with audiences at various levels.
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Ability to make sound, timely, business decisions and/or recommendations
- Ability to lead and motivate teams and manage performance.
- Creative Vision
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel to the corporate office in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
- 3+ years of management experience
- 5+ years of experience in print and digital art direction and design
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong graphic design and typography skills.
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