Marketing Art Director

Remote (USA) • Full-time, exempt

About the role

Lead and inspire Super7's Graphic Design team to deliver innovative, high-quality creative solutions across multiple platforms, including product photography, packaging, apparel graphics, and other non-plastic products. As the Art Director, you will oversee the design process from concept to production, ensuring alignment with Super7's brand values and creative vision. This role includes hands-on design work, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive excellence and elevate the brand.

Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership
  • Team Oversight: Manage and mentor a direct report, alongside freelancers and agencies, fostering their growth and aligning their work with Super7's creative vision.
  • Creative Direction: Collaborate with the Creative Director to review the team's creative output, ensuring work meets brand standards and project goals.
  • Hands-On Design: Actively contribute to concept development and design execution, providing innovative solutions across product photography, graphic asset design, video content, and more.
  • Brand Building: Think proactively. Innovate new approaches to marketing materials to keep content fresh, reaching new audiences and demographics regularly. Spearhead the creative identity of product formats and properties new to Super7.
• Project Management
  • Concept Development: Lead the ideation and design process for various creative projects and marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and partner expectations.
  • Quality Assurance: Generate, review, and approve concept art, brand graphics, product photography, and all marketing assets, ensuring quality and consistency across all stages of production.
  • Vendor Coordination: Communicate detailed creative and technical requirements to vendors, addressing artwork and quality issues promptly to maintain timelines.
  • Freelance Management: Source and manage freelance designers or artists as needed, ensuring deliverables meet creative and technical standards.
  • Production Timing: Manage the campaign and launch calendar and asset production (video, imagery, copy, email) for both DTC and Wholesale marketing.
  • Digital Asset Management: Manage the Brand Asset Portal, ensuring all content is in the shared asset library, appropriately tagged, updated, and flagged for licensor submission. Clear assets for company-wide use once greenlit from all necessary parties.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Licensing, Product Design, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive design and development across departments.
  • Marketing Alignment: Partner with the Marketing team to create impactful sales materials and ensure all materials align with Super7's brand identity.
  • Budget Tracking: Manage expenses against the marketing budget with assistance from the Accounting and Finance teams.
• Culture and Values

  At Super7, our Art Director plays a pivotal role in upholding and embodying our core values:

  • Collaboration: Foster teamwork within the design team and across departments to deliver creative solutions that align with Super7's goals.
  • Kindness: Lead with empathy and positivity, creating a supportive and trusting environment for the team and partners.
  • Creativity: Champion innovative design thinking to produce unique and impactful creative solutions that define Super7's brand.
  • Joy: Bring enthusiasm and passion to every project, inspiring joy in the team and through the work we deliver to our fans.
  • Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of quality and precision in every aspect of design and production.
  • Curation: Ensure designs are thoughtfully crafted and aligned with Super7's unique brand identity.
  • Integrity: Approach all projects with honesty and authenticity, ensuring alignment with Super7's mission and values.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years of art direction and design experience in a creative studio environment, with expertise in branding, print, photography, and interactive design. Experience managing creative teams and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
  • Strong understanding of print and packaging processes, with familiarity working with overseas manufacturing a plus.
  • Proficient in photography direction and editing.
• Attributes:
  • Self-starter with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude with a sense of humor and urgency.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Creative Vision: Ability to develop and communicate innovative design concepts that align with brand strategy and market trends.
• Leadership and Team Building: Skilled in managing and inspiring a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of quality, ensuring every project reflects Super7's commitment to excellence.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure alignment and project success.
• Project Management: Adept at managing multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and develops creative, actionable solutions.

Pay

$115,000 to $125,000

Benefits

• Flexibility
  • Fully remote company working across time zones and countries.
  • 40-hour work week with core availability expected 9AM - 3PM PT to accommodate team meetings.
• Time off
  • 10 company holidays per calendar year.
  • 10 days of vacation per year, accrued each pay period.
  • 3 floating days off per year for full-time employees.
  • Additional leave for sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and other applicable leaves.
• Insurance & supplemental plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for all full-time employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) fully covered by the Company.
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) fully covered by the Company.
  • Life insurance fully covered by the Company.
• 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligible for a company match of up to 5% following 6 months of service.
• Additional perks
  • One-time home office setup reimbursement of up to $250 in the first month of hire.
  • 50% discount on company store purchases.