Junior Art Director

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to "Evolve Running" guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content. Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love. We're looking for a Junior Art Director who will help shape and execute Bandit's visual storytelling across every brand touchpoint. You would work closely with our Art Direct and Head of Brand Design to develop concepts, build visual worlds, and translate ideas into compelling creative across campaigns, shoots, social, digital, e-commerce, retail, events, and special projects. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for someone with exceptional visual instincts, strong design fundamentals, and a deep interest in fashion, sport, photography, and culture. Requirements Partner with Creative leadership to concept and develop seasonal campaigns, product launches, brand moments, and ongoing creativeTranslate creative direction into mood boards, treatments, layouts, references, and visual systemsHelp art direct photo and video shoots, working alongside photographers, directors, stylists, producers, and other creative partnersSupport the development of shot lists, casting direction, locations, styling references, set design, and other elements that shape the visual world of a shootDesign and execute creative across social, digital, e-commerce, email, retail, events, and other brand channelsWork closely with Brand, Marketing, E-commerce, Product, and Retail teams to translate business needs into thoughtful, on-brand creativeParticipate in creative reviews and confidently present ideas, references, and design decisionsMaintain consistency across Bandit's visual identity while finding opportunities to evolve and push the brand forwardStay deeply connected to what's happening across running, fashion, art, photography, design, music, and culture and bring relevant inspiration into the creative processSupport multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of craft and attention to detailHelp organize and maintain creative references, brand assets, templates, and visual guidelines What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in art direction, graphic design, or a related creative role, ideally within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, or a culturally relevant consumer brand or agencyA strong portfolio demonstrating excellent visual taste, design fundamentals, and emerging art direction and conceptual thinkingStrong understanding of typography, composition, color, photography, and visual storytellingExperience developing creative for both digital and physical brand touchpointsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and FigmaFamiliarity with photo and video production and an interest in developing deeper on-set art direction experienceAbility to take a creative idea from initial reference and concept through executionStrong attention to detail and a high bar for craftComfortable receiving feedback, iterating quickly, and working collaboratively with different creative disciplinesCurious, resourceful, and eager to contribute ideas rather than simply execute directionComfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and the creative team is constantly balancing long-term brand building with immediate needs Benefits Competitive salary + equity compensation401k matchTop tier medical insurance/benefitsRocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand At Bandit, we're building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence. We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Salary: $900,000 - $110,000 + equity and all other benefits above