Director, Art & Design

About the role

The Farmer’s Dog is seeking a Director of Art and Design to lead and evolve our visual identity across all customer touchpoints. Reporting directly into the VP, Creative, you will manage a team of designers and partner closely with the Creative Director to ensure our brand shows up distinctly and cohesively everywhere it lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead art and design efforts for integrated 360 brand campaigns, social content, packaging, and installations.
• Manage a team of designers to ensure brand consistency and cohesion.
• Partner with the Creative Director on TVCs, videos, and other major advertising assets, advising on art direction and graphic elements.
• Work closely with Product Design leadership to ensure all surfaces feel of one brand.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in other departments to meet and exceed business goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, including 2+ years as a Design Director within an agency or in-house team.
• A portfolio with creative, relevant work for which you were primarily responsible.
• Experience managing a team of creatives and valuing mentorship as a crucial element of the job function.
• A deep design background and comfort discussing the kerning of a headline as you critique the headline itself.
• Significant experience in designing for physical builds, developing packaging, and navigating retail environments.
• Experience working within both static and video environments, with direct motion design skills preferred but not required.
• The ability to quickly grasp and bring to life the visual identity of a brand, defining quality by the smallest details.
• Able to untangle problems, clear confusion, and push past blockers, coaching your team to do the same.
• Adaptable to different working styles, mindsets, and personalities, showing a willingness to collaborate with all.
• A true dog person, even if you don’t have one.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly grasp and bring to life the visual identity of a brand, defining quality by the smallest details.
• Comfort discussing the kerning of a headline as you critique the headline itself.
• Experience working within both static and video environments, with direct motion design skills preferred but not required.
• Adaptable to different working styles, mindsets, and personalities, showing a willingness to collaborate with all.
• A true dog person, even if you don’t have one.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with brand guidelines and visual identity systems.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of packaging design and retail environments.
• Experience with motion design and video production.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-supported mental health benefits.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Discounted fresh food for your pup.
• Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug.

Pay

USD annual, with a range of $170,000—$190,000 based on location-specific market data and performance.

Schedule

In-office 4-5 days a week.