Firestone Walker is looking for an Art Director to lead the creative process and visual identity for two distinct brands. The role requires a visual storyteller with impeccable taste and advanced design skills to develop design solutions and production support for packaging, campaigns, advertising, and sales collateral.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or real-world experience that speaks for itself
- 5 -10 years of experience in a creative, design, or marketing role with a proven track record of producing world-class creative campaigns
- Deep expertise across all channels and mediums including packaging, social, digital, film, retail, and experiential
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, plus hands-on experience with motion and editing tools and fluency in the design technologies shaping the industry
- Experience directing and managing photo shoots, video productions, and all associated pre-production components
- Strong ability to translate product positioning, data, and marketing strategies into compelling creative ideas and design solutions
- Proven experience managing and directing external agencies, freelance talent, and production partners
- A natural collaborator and confident communicator who can present and sell creative vision to executives, marketing leaders, and cross-functional teams
- Finger on the pulse of culture and design trends across graphic design, motion, photography, music, sports, art, and fashion
- Experience managing and delivering multiple projects in parallel without losing quality or momentum
- Based in Los Angeles or the Central Coast, with flexibility considered for the right person
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company sponsored paid parental leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
- Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise
- Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+
