JanSport: Art Director

At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we are three unique brands that embody the same spirit of self-expression and discovery. We’re built to resist whatever life throws at us, to express ourselves as individuals, and inspire positive resistance. We put our people first—it is ingrained in our DNA. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who express themselves through the bags we carry and believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling may be the place for you.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as an Art Director for JanSport (Global), where you'll ignite your creative vision at the forefront of design and innovation. As a key player, you'll help lead a team of designers, nurturing their talents to craft compelling visual experiences. From initial brainstorming to final execution, you'll oversee the entire creative process, ensuring our brand identity shines through in every detail. You'll collaborate across departments to transform marketing objectives into captivating visuals and spearhead photo and video shoots to capture our brand essence with stunning imagery and dynamic storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, challenge, and enrich brainstorms and ideation processes across clients and deliverables, generating clear ideas, concepts, and executions.
• Work with account, strategy, and creative teams to ensure the design vision is executed in a consistent, on-brand, and world-class manner, maintaining high standards for design quality.
• Lead projects from concept through execution by producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts, and overseeing photo and video shoots based on creative visions and ideas.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organized and detailed manner.
• Act as a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase innovation while elevating seasonal product collections and emerging technologies.
• Work in lockstep with the Ecom, Retail, and Brand teams to ensure seasonal consistency in art direction across multiple categories.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative abilities and design versatility.
• High proficiency in contemporary design tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Premier Pro, Figma, GIF creation, advanced photography skills, and video editing experience (a plus).
• Previous experience in productions showcasing art direction for both photo and video.
• Retouching and recoloring of assets.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and cultural nuances to create impactful and relevant designs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for staying current with design trends and innovations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

Pay

Hiring Range: $73,440.00 USD - $91,800.00 USD annually.

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including medical plan rates, at www.MyVFbenefits.com. Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.