What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director (Temporary 6 months) position at the LEGO Group?
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and well rounded Art Director to help support campaign ideation and be a part of a dynamic team.
The ideal candidate approaches projects with creativity and passion backed by insights, has big ideas and can convey them through beautiful presentations, and understands how to work in a fast-paced global environment.
Core Responsibilities
The Art Director is responsible for designing campaigns for LEGO Retail. Working with creative direction, you will take leadership of your ideas, solving marketing challenges to ideate and design best-in-class brand expressions and experiences across retail design, print design, activations, window displays and in-store point of sale.
Do you have what it takes?
This position will initially be based at 501 Boylston St or 10 St. James Street in Boston, before moving to a new office location at 1001 Boylston St by mid-2025. Our hiring teams will discuss this with you during the interview stages.
Hybrid working model
Our workplace enables our LEGO colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.
Relocation
There is no budget for domestic or international relocation for this role.
Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $81,000 - $110,000 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What are you waiting for? Apply now!
The Marketing Communications team brings the LEGO Retail marketing strategy to life for shoppers and consumers. The Art Director plays a key role in designing, and delivering on those campaigns and experiences.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career.
Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
We are looking for an experienced and well rounded Art Director to help support campaign ideation and be a part of a dynamic team.
The ideal candidate approaches projects with creativity and passion backed by insights, has big ideas and can convey them through beautiful presentations, and understands how to work in a fast-paced global environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Conceptualize new campaign ideas that are shopper-focused, and deliver a premium and memorable experience for shoppers and consumers.
- Take direction from Creative leads, create designs for specific marketing levers.
- Attend and participate in brainstorm sessions with the creative team to develop concept proposals
- Develop concept ideas that solve business problems and meet marketing objectives with thoughtful campaign tactics and compelling design
- Present concepts and ideas to senior creative staff in a clear and compelling manner; articulating and defending creative direction choices; collaborate and iterate based on feedback from cross-functional partners.
- Collaborate across the team with Project Managers and the Creative team to meet campaign achievements and deliverables.
- Collaborate with external vendors including illustrators, 3D artists, motion graphics specialists, structural engineers, etc. to ensure the highest level of campaign execution.
- Ensure a high standard of visual execution across all work and within all brand guidelines
- Stay on top of industry trends, design technology, and new marketing platforms.
The Art Director is responsible for designing campaigns for LEGO Retail. Working with creative direction, you will take leadership of your ideas, solving marketing challenges to ideate and design best-in-class brand expressions and experiences across retail design, print design, activations, window displays and in-store point of sale.
Do you have what it takes?
- Seasoned design experience, and experience art directing internal and external teams
- Experience designing for global brands
- Portfolio must reflect strong concept and design skills
- Must be an expert level in following applications Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat), Microsoft Office.
- Proven track record of delivering bold, effective campaign concepts across mediums digital, traditional and experiential
- Provide A link to an online portfolio showcasing relevant work
- Ability to self-direct, multi-task, prioritize work assignments.
- Strong communications skills and an ability to present work intelligently and concisely in internal reviews and in collaborator meetings.
- A deep understanding of the creative development process and ability to consistently deliver excellent design based on a working knowledge of what goes into successful marketing campaigns
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multi-discipline teams.
- Experience working remotely with teams in other locations and time zones
- Experience working with agencies
- Experience with retail / retailer marketing
This position will initially be based at 501 Boylston St or 10 St. James Street in Boston, before moving to a new office location at 1001 Boylston St by mid-2025. Our hiring teams will discuss this with you during the interview stages.
Hybrid working model
Our workplace enables our LEGO colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.
Relocation
There is no budget for domestic or international relocation for this role.
Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $81,000 - $110,000 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What are you waiting for? Apply now!
The Marketing Communications team brings the LEGO Retail marketing strategy to life for shoppers and consumers. The Art Director plays a key role in designing, and delivering on those campaigns and experiences.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career.
Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
Salary : $81,000 - $110,000
