Art Director - Brand Creative

Summary

Join Constant Contact as the Art Director, Brand Creative, and lead design projects, create visually appealing and functional designs across various platforms, mentor a team of designers, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. This remote-first position (with hybrid options) requires 8+ years of design experience, 1-3 years of team leadership, expertise in design software (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite), and strong communication skills. You will contribute to the design culture, implement design strategy, and stay updated on industry trends. The compensation package includes health and welfare benefits, paid leave, and a salary range of $104,000-$130,000 USD. Constant Contact offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• 8+ years of design experience within a large brand or agency
• 1- 3 years of experience managing and leading designers
• Strong branding and graphic design-focused background
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant software
• Ability to create a range of innovative conceptual solutions that are not just visually appealing but are also intuitive and thoughtful
• Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated experience influencing, negotiating with, and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Adaptable with the ability to receive and provide feedback
• Possess the enthusiasm and drive to consistently deliver high-quality work with a passion for the craft and exemplifying creative excellence
• Ability to generate a range of engaging design concepts that demonstrate a great sense of aesthetics, while executing against the brand vision or brief
• Superior design eye and a strong understanding of design principles and disciplines,  including industry trends, specifically across branding
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinker with a solid sense of brand strategy, development, and execution
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead and own dedicated design projects from start to finish while overseeing direct reports and their progress
• Design functional and beautiful creative work that enhances our brand and raises the bar on creative expression
• Interpret strategic needs into best-in-class design solutions for various marketing campaigns and channels, including digital, print, social media, and video
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance to foster their professional growth
• Monitor work and progress by supervising the work of designers and providing support as needed to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with team members in design, copy, and cross-functional partners to execute creative briefs while taking proactive initiative to solve problems beyond the briefs
• Pitch creative concepts effectively with clear, informative presentations to stakeholders and internal teams and communicate the rationale behind your designs and strategic recommendations
• Play a pivotal role in contributing to and improving our design culture and fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation
• Exemplify design excellence with a keen eye for detail, craftsmanship, and effective time management
• Work with design leadership to craft, refine, implement, and enforce design vision and strategy across the organization
• Apply a thorough understanding of our brand, marketing strategy, and creative direction to create a throughline across the assets you create
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep the brand at the forefront of the market

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in motion design or social media and paid media is a plus
• Proficiency in After Effects is a plus

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits including paid leave
• A generous paid time off policy and a competitive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of you and your family
• At Constant Contact, we’re all about work flexibility and are proud to serve our customers as a hybrid workforce. Our hybrid work model combines the convenience of remote work with access to our great office locations to collaborate in-person, participate in live trainings, and socialize with colleagues
• You’ll have opportunities to grow your career. We encourage and support our team members to learn different aspects of the business, take on stretch assignments, seek coaching opportunities and professional development opportunities