Art Director

Overview

Aquent Talent is thrilled to partner with a dynamic online retail brand, a relative newcomer making significant strides in the footwear scene. This innovative company is rapidly expanding its digital footprint, driven by a passion for cutting-edge design and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This senior-level lead and individual contributor position demands a unique blend of strategic oversight and direct execution. You will be instrumental in driving the visual success of key marketing initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

* Providing senior-level creative direction and guiding the development of compelling digital assets.
* Managing multi-disciplinary digital project workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
* Independently executing responsive web layout designs for various campaigns.
* Crafting engaging presentation decks to articulate creative strategies and outcomes.
* Balancing strategic oversight with rapid, hands-on production to meet fast-paced e-commerce demands.
* Leading creative concepts without micromanagement, fostering an environment of innovation and independent contribution.

**Required Skills & Experience**

* 10+ years of relevant professional experience

* Proficient in Workflow, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, HTML, and Microsoft Office
* Proven experience in online retail, e-commerce footwear, fashion, or accessories.
* Expertise in hands-on responsive web layout design and prototyping using industry-standard tools.
* Demonstrated ability to create impactful digital advertising assets for email, display banners, and social campaigns.
* Strong cross-functional creative direction skills across graphic design, copywriting, and photography.
* Proficiency in project workflow management, including timeline scheduling and creative resource allocation.
* Advanced digital asset production capabilities using enterprise multimedia tools.
* Experience in print and packaging layout design for seasonal marketing materials.
* Ability to seamlessly steer creative concepts without micromanaging, coupled with strong independent technical execution.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* Experience with e-commerce visual merchandising and digital storefront content management.
* A track record of brand strategy alignment and execution based on promotion performance data.

**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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