Creative Art Director

Job Description About the Company Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products), Burton James (upholstered furniture), and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances). Job Overview The Ardmore Home Design in-house marketing team is focused on delivering creative excellence. The marketing team is responsible for the conception and design of all print and digital assets as well as the planning and production of photoshoots. In tandem with the VP of Brand and Director of Marketing, the Art Director will play a pivotal role in providing creative solutions to meet business objectives. We are seeking a full-time Art Director to focus on developing and executing creative solutions for Made Goods and all of its other brands. The Art Director will manage the creative team and will develop and oversee a wide range of marketing materials including catalogs, email templates, advertising, website graphics, tradeshow graphics and a variety of other assets across multiple brands and media channels. This person will also art direct photoshoots ensuring photography and styling align with brand guidelines. This leader reports to the VP of Brand and works closely with other members of the marketing team and the owners of the company. This person will contribute to the development of marketing strategies, drive the creative, and inspire teammates on all levels to meet and exceed company expectations. What you can offer us: Collaborate with the VP of Brand to drive the creative and styling direction for photoshoots, catalogs and launches Develop high-level concepts for all creative assets that include print, digital, and video Maintain a cohesive brand guideline for all of the company’s brands Strive for creative excellence and consistently deliver a high level of standards Provide strong strategic thinking and generate innovative ideas Oversee and manage the graphic designers, copywriter, and production artists to execute all creative production efficiently and effectively Articulate the creative vision for the team and present to stakeholders What we can offer you: Starting annual salary: $110,000-125,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business Align with a cash positive company that operates in the luxury market Training and career development opportunities 3 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays per year Relaxed and collaborative work environment Up to 6% 401k employer contributions Amazing benefits and wellness programs Team building company sponsored events Job Qualifications: Bachelors in Graphic Design or similar Proven working experience as an Art Director at least 5 years; 8 to 10 years of Graphic Design in an advertising agency, furniture industry or luxury market preferred This is a 100% on-site position 5 days a week, applicants will need to be able to commute on a daily-basis Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or other visual design and wire-framing tools Experience with photoshoots, product launches, and catalog work Digital & print experience with expertise in advertising, email marketing, website assets, and social platforms Experience with logo design, typography, print production, image selection and brand design. Excellent communication skills both in conversation and in writing, with an emphasis on pitching and presentations, running work-sessions as well as articulating and defending creative decisions Must submit portfolio of work and description of what part of the work you contributed to Preferred Qualifications: Natural leadership abilities with excellent communication skills to lead the team Proven track record working on multiple disciplines and projects Strong time management skills with the motivation to collaborate as a team Be self-directed, organized and a master at managing multiple projects at once Take feedback constructively, defending ideas where appropriate and implementing solutions Meticulous and attention to detail Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment Not overwhelmed by balancing multiple requests against inflexible deadlines Strong copywriting background Starting annual salary: $110,000-125,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr