Art Director

Art Director

At KURU Footwear, we don't just make shoes-we make people rethink what comfortable movement feels like.

And now we're looking for an Art Director to make sure we look just as good as we feel.

This isn't a "make things pretty and pass them along" kind of role. This is a "define the brand, raise the bar, and make sure everything we put into the world actually feels like us" kind of role.

If you love turning big ideas into bold creative, care about details most people never notice, and enjoy shaping how a brand shows up across every touchpoint-you might be in the right place.

A portfolio is required for consideration for this role.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy 30–60% off retail prices on hundreds of brands through our partnership with Expertvoice.
• Easy Access with Expertvoice: You will be able to sign up for free to explore and shop a wide range of products from top brands.
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonuses
• Education assistance
• Sabbatical at 3 years
• Employee discount on KURU footwear

What You'll Do

• Own and evolve the visual identity of KURU across digital, physical, and experiential channels
• Lead creative concepting for campaigns, product launches, and brand moments that stand out in a crowded market
• Bring ideas to life-sometimes leading, sometimes rolling up your sleeves and executing
• Direct photo and video shoots from concept through final delivery (yes, talent, styling, sets, the whole thing)
• Set the creative standard across web, email, paid media, packaging, print, and retail
• Collaborate with marketing, eCommerce, merchandising, and copy to ensure everything is strategically aligned and emotionally compelling
• Build and maintain brand systems in Figma that keep the team consistent and scalable
• Mentor and elevate designers through clear direction, feedback, and high expectations
• Partner with leadership to translate brand strategy into a distinct, recognizable visual language

What Makes Someone Great Here

• You've got 8+ years in art direction, brand design, or creative direction (DTC, fashion, footwear, or lifestyle preferred)
• You bring a portfolio that shows thinking-not just execution
• You know how to build brand systems that actually scale
• You're comfortable leading photo/video production from idea to final asset
• You have strong command of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• You balance "this looks amazing" with "this drives results"
• You communicate clearly and can rally people around a creative vision
• You can manage multiple projects without losing your mind (or the brand voice)

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in eCommerce or performance-driven brands
• Background in footwear, apparel, or lifestyle branding
• A habit of turning "what if..." into "here's the campaign"
• Experience mentoring or leading creative teams

Why KURU?

We're a fast-moving brand with a clear mission: help people walk comfortably again-and look good doing it.

That means we care about creativity that actually connects, not just fills space.

You'll have ownership, influence, and a seat at the table where brand decisions are made-not just executed.