Director, Art

Summary

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

 Arhaus is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their Creative team. The ideal candidate will be able to translate strategic insights into brand defining creative storytelling, have a high attention to detail, be able to drive creative innovation, and manage the creative design process. As a Senior Art Director, you'll be responsible for the concepting, execution and on-time delivery of high-quality creative materials across marketing channels with a focus on building the Arhaus brand, engaging customers, and driving business results.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead and manage the creative design process from concept to completion, ensuring that all deliverables support Arhaus brand pillars, engaging customers, and   driving business results
•  Partner with copywriters and marketing partners to brainstorm, design and develop creative work for various campaigns, including print ads, digital banners, social media content, and other marketing materials.
•  Design materials that enhance the Arhaus brand and the overall customer experience
•  Drive innovation with editorial storytelling approach that elevates customer engagement
•  Provide expertise that pushes the team to do the most effective and elevated work possible
•  Demonstrate exceptional creative concepting ability across multiple marketing channels, as evidenced by a diverse portfolio of work
•  Translate strategic insights into effective and highly creative ideas
•  Oversee and mentor designers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure their professional growth and the quality of their work.
•  Partner with Marketing leads to grow the business and explore new business opportunities
•  Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
•  Maintain accountability for overall quality of creative work
• Conduct and participate in design reviews with a range of stakeholders across the organization

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Advertising, Communications, Design, or other related field (or other relevant equivalent)
• 7 years of experience in Art Direction 
• Fluent in Adobe Suite
•  Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of campaign work..
•  Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design.
•  Ability to balance big-picture creative thinking with hands-on design execution.
•  Strong project management skills and ability to function as project leader influencing others as well as individual contributor. Able to work well in cross-functional teams.
•  Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Team Player – Must be able to manage and work with various members of creative, ecommerce and social teams
• Must be organized and able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently
•  Fluent in English, with excellent communication, presentation, and social skills
•  Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate design concepts appropriately to different audiences and varying levels of the organization
•  Excellent presentation, teambuilding and communication skills, as well as a strong customer service mentality, to build and maintain relationships

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.