Associate Art Director

OverviewLutron has an immediate need for an Associate Art Director/Senior Visual Designer to join the Communications team at our New York City office location. In this role, you will lead the creative development and execution of marketing materials across multiple disciplines including 2D visual design, 3D environmental + visualization, photography, video, packaging design, and display environments.As a creative leader with expertise spanning various design mediums, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive visual strategies and assets for marketing communications, while also creating experiential environments such as tradeshow booths and product demonstration spaces that showcase Lutron products. To succeed, you must exhibit outstanding creative vision and leadership skills while working collaboratively with program managers and creative teams to build market-leading materials.As an Associate Art Director/Senior Visual Designer, you will develop deep working knowledge of clients' business challenges to create and implement design solutions that address specific marketing objectives. You will be expected to lead creative strategy development, conceptual ideation, and provide art direction across all visual touchpoints.ResponsibilitiesLead creative strategy and art direction for integrated marketing campaigns across 2D, 3D, photography, video, packaging, and display mediumsCollaborate with and provide creative direction to specialized teams including visual designers, 3D renders, photographers, videographers, and packaging designersDevelop and maintain detailed creative project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables in partnership with project managersFacilitate creative reviews, presentations, and stakeholder approvals, ensuring alignment on creative vision and brand standardsMonitor creative output quality and provide constructive feedback to ensure deliverables meet or exceed brand and marketing expectationsServe as creative escalation point and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic creative decisionsMaintain comprehensive creative documentation including creative briefs, style guides, and project archivesDrive creative innovation and explore new technologies, techniques, and trends across all design disciplinesManage and develop the New York creative team's skills, unity, and creative cultureActively contribute to a positive, innovative, and collaborative work environmentAssess team capabilities and participate in recruiting creative talent across various specializationsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Architecture, or related creative field requiredMinimum cumulative 3.00 GPA requiredMinimum 10 years of experience in creative leadership and art direction required; team management experience preferredPortfolio demonstrating strategic creative thinking and execution across multiple disciplines – print, digital, 2D, 3D, packaging, environmental design required with applicationProficiency in creative software including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and project management tools requiredExperience with photography/video direction, motion graphics, or emerging AI creative tools a plusWillingness to travel both domestically and internationallyStarting pay: $150,000/yr to $185,000/yr; Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs.Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at .Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics