Art Director

Art Director – (17476-1) Employment Type: Freelance An established organization in the consumer retail industry is seeking an experienced Art Director to shape compelling retail storytelling and immersive brand experiences. This Level 4 role supports the development of scalable creative concepts across physical and digital customer touchpoints. General Information Location: Beaverton, OR (hybrid) Engagement: Initial 3-month contract with anticipated quarterly extensions Reason for Opening: Project support Team: Brand Story Design About the Role The Art Director will lead retail-focused design projects from early concept through implementation. This individual will combine strategic storytelling, hands-on visual design, and cross-functional collaboration to create engaging customer experiences across environmental graphics, fixtures, materials, displays, and digital elements. The ideal candidate is a creative leader with a strong ability to translate brand strategy into cohesive, consumer-centered retail environments. They are comfortable managing several initiatives at once while maintaining a high bar for design quality, consistency, and execution. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of innovative retail storytelling, displays, and digital design solutions. Create and evolve evergreen retail concepts, visual direction, and implementation standards. Develop immersive retail environments that support customer engagement and brand strategy. Ideate, illustrate, present, and refine design concepts from initial development through production. Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing creative quality, timelines, and budgets. Partner with internal teams, agencies, and vendors to ensure consistent execution of creative intent. Provide design direction, mentorship, and development support to junior designers. Create clear presentation materials and production-ready design files as needed. Apply emerging technology, interactive design, and experiential thinking to retail environments. Collaboration Reporting to a senior creative leader, the Art Director will work closely with cross-functional partners and external collaborators to deliver high-impact retail experiences. This role provides creative leadership while supporting delivery against established processes, schedules, budgets, and brand standards. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in brand, graphic, environmental, or retail design. At least 3 years of experience leading or managing creative teams. Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, visual communication, creative sophistication, and retail storytelling. A portfolio is required for review. Experience designing retail environments, concepts, and programs. Ability to sketch, storyboard, and visually communicate ideas during concept development. Strong presentation, facilitation, written communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to co