Senior Art Director

About the role

This is a senior, highly hands-on role and one of the most important hires we will make. As our first dedicated Art Director, you will help shape the next era of Nodpod across retail, digital, social, product, packaging, and brand storytelling.

The role spans both creative direction and day-to-day production. One day you might shape a campaign concept with our founder, and the next you might review packaging details, refine social creative, or direct a photoshoot. You will lead and grow our creative team, set the standard for the work, and own our brand book to keep every asset consistent and on brand.

You will also manage photoshoot production end to end: concept, mood boards, casting, props, location, scheduling, budget, and on-set direction.

Responsibilities

• Help define and evolve Nodpod's creative vision across all channels
• Shape our creative direction across social, email, web, retail, influencer, packaging, and launch moments
• Lead, manage, and grow our creative team, including our designers and the creative talent we add over time
• Run photoshoot production end to end: concept, mood boards, casting, props, location, scheduling, budget, and on-set direction
• Own our brand book and keep every asset on theme and on brand as we scale
• Partner closely with our founder on storytelling, campaigns, product launches, and how the brand grows
• Concept culturally relevant ideas and campaigns that feel emotionally resonant and socially aware
• Give sharp, hands-on feedback across every asset and workflow
• Jump into execution whenever it moves things forward, from decks and creative reviews to shoots and content
• Manage external photographers, videographers, and freelancers as we bring them in
• Own creative timelines and workflows to keep every launch, promotion, and campaign on schedule
• Partner with our ecommerce, retention, and growth teams so creative supports performance and a cohesive customer experience
• Bring proactive ideas constantly and push the brand forward
• Build the systems and consistency that keep quality high as we grow

Requirements

• 5+ years in art direction or senior design for a consumer brand, ideally direct-to-consumer
• A portfolio with a strong visual point of view and proof you can hold a brand together across photography, social, web, and packaging
• Real experience owning photoshoot production, from concept through final assets
• Hands-on command of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. You direct and you make
• Experience leading or mentoring designers
• A sharp sense of how creative performs across social and paid, not only how it looks
• Fresh ideas on tap. You bring a perspective and a plan, not just a pair of hands
• A low ego, high standards. No task is beneath you, and you do your best work close to the craft

Diversity & Inclusion

Nodpod is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The company values a culture where every employee is respected, supported, and empowered.