Job Description :
Art Director - Pattern Brand
Job Description
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.
Pattern is the leader in global e-commerce and marketplace acceleration, headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub - with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Hundreds of global brands - including Bosch, Nestlé, Stance, TUMI, and Panasonic - rely on the company's e-commerce acceleration platform to grow their online sales on direct-to-consumer websites, online marketplaces, and other digital channels in more than 60 countries, all while managing fulfillment and logistics. Last valued at over $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.
We are looking for an Art Directorto lead and execute creative briefs of the Pattern brand from conception to execution. You will be part of Pattern's internal creative team. You will become a key storyteller of the Pattern brand, its strategy. Through impactful visuals capturing the concepts based on project requests and company strategies. You will work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders, executives, as well as collaborate with a team of skilled creatives . We consistently push the brand and our creative team in new ways. This is a full-time role that will work from our office in Lehi, Utah.
- An online portfolio is required to apply for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a day in the life of an Art Director?
Own, concept, and execute a variety of projects for internal company stakeholders including content across :Marketing campaigns and website materialPattern products and offeringPattern eventsRecruitmentEmployee programsCollaboration with creative team and stakeholders to hit objectivesCreate impact through strategy and executionOwn large and small scale projects independentlyAutonomously strategize creative solutions for a given briefCreate presentation materials to confidently pitch your concept to stakeholdersCollaboration with photoshoots, shot lists, production, video, and animation as neededHelp develop and push the Pattern brand with every projectWhat will I need to thrive in this role?
BFA degree in Graphic Design or related field4-7 years of progressive professional graphic design workTraditional design background with an emphasis or experience in brand identityAbility to ideate conceptsComfortable leading and executing projectsAdvanced typography skills are a mustProficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign), Google Suite, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and organizationExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentWhat does high performance look like?
You follow through with all assignments in a timely mannerYou give 100% to all tasks and projects you are givenYou actively comment and participate in group collaborationsYou embrace autonomy, take full ownership of your projects, and follow through to completionYou have a passion for design and creative problem solvingYou elevate the brand and team as well as take feedbackWhat is my potential for career growth?
This role will provide opportunities for professional growth and networking. We love to promote internally and have several opportunities for growth within our company.
What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?
30 Days - You are familiar with the Pattern brand, mission, vision, style, and expectation. You have established great relationships with your team and company stakeholders. Onsite direction from creative director or other art directors is available as needed.60 Days - You're working with individual stakeholders, project managers, and the creative team to oversee, execute and prioritize project requests. You feel comfortable working independently through projects.90 Days - You now have a solid understanding for the work, processes, team collaboration and stakeholders. You are owning this role, communicating needs, and are effectively and efficiently building the Pattern brand.What is the team like?
You will report directly to the Creative Director of the Pattern brand creative team. Collaboration is key as you will work with creative project managers, other full-time Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Photo and Video Directors and internal stakeholders to bring concepts and strategy to life. This team is data driven and results oriented, we push every project to be our best. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team and partner executives to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.
Sounds great! What's the company culture?
We are looking for individuals who are :
Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern's processes and outcomes.Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner's expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.What is the hiring process?
Initial phone interview with Pattern's talent acquisition teamVideo interview with a hiring managerOnsite interview with a panel of department leadersProfessional reference checksExecutive reviewOfferHow can I stand out as an applicant?
Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examplesBe ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the teamFocus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at PatternBe prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analyticsWhy should I work at Pattern?
Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the e-commerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include :
Unlimited PTOPaid HolidaysOnsite Fitness CenterCompany Paid Life InsuranceCasual Dress CodeCompetitive PayHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance401(k)Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
