Art Director Creative Services - TEMP

About the role

We are currently looking for an Art Director to join Creative Services, PUMA’s Internal Creative Agency, based in Boston. This role offers a competitive base pay of $43 per hour plus product discount, and is open to all genders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, Planners, Content Creators, and Business Units to conceive high- and low-production campaigns across various marketing channels.
• Create and execute creative ideas for PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecomm, In-Store, and other marketing initiatives.
• Lead brainstorming sessions and provide input on marketing campaigns and communications initiatives.
• Manage external partnerships with photographers, illustrators, animators, production companies, and independent content creators.
• Oversee the development of creative guidelines and guide the post-production asset selection and retouching process.
• Support junior members of the Creative Services team by providing feedback and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Digital skills including proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Acrobat on Mac.
• Proven ability to create proof of concepts for still photography and moving imagery.
• Exceptional design skills, knowledge of interactive and digital design, and video storytelling.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to work with senior management.
• Experience directing and overseeing photo shoots under time-sensitive conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership capabilities and ability to motivate and mentor others.
• Experience in the footwear, athletic, or apparel industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Culturally connected and passionate about arts, culture, streetwear, and fashion.
• Innovative, collaborative, and ambitious with a genuine interest in designing cool stuff for the brand.
• Exceptional ability to see projects through from concept to implementation.
• Thorough understanding of creative process, color theory, typography, and interactive, digital design.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and lead cross-departmental teams.

Skills

• Strong visual storytelling and art direction skills.
• Proficiency in digital design tools.
• Experience in managing external creative partners.
• Ability to develop and implement creative guidelines.
• Knowledge of post-production processes.

Benefits

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. PUMA is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute authentically.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $43 per hour + Product Discount.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.