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About the Company
Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances).
Job Overview
The Ardmore Home Design in-house marketing team is focused on delivering creative excellence for internal and external creative solutions. The marketing team is responsible for all photoshoots, catalogs, including all print & digital assets. Additionally, the marketing department plays a pivotal role in solving challenges across all lines of business. In tandem with the VP or Brand and Director of Marketing, the Art Director will play a big role in providing creative solutions to meet business objectives.
We are seeking a full-time Art Director to focus on developing high-level original concepts and executing creative solutions for Made Goods and all of its other brands. The Art Director will provide direction on photographic styling for all photoshoots, manage the creative team and collaborate with the Director of Marketing on all projects. The Art Director will oversee multiple projects through the execution across multiple brands and media channels.
This leader reports to the Director of Marketing and works closely with other members of the Marketing team. This person will contribute to the development of marketing strategies, drive the creative, and inspire teammates on all levels to meet and exceed company expectations.
What you can offer us:
- Provide creative direction and styling for all photoshoots and launches
- Develop high-level concepts for all creative assets that include print, digital, and video
- Work with the marketing team to manage product launches for all brands
- Develop cohesive brand guidelines for all of the company’s brands
- Strive for creative excellence and consistently delivers a high level of standards
- Provide strong strategic thinking and generate innovative ideas
- Lead concepting, pitching and overseeing the development of all creative executions
- Oversee and manage the graphic designers, copywriter, and production artists to execute all creative production efficiently and effectively
- Articulate the creative vision for the team and present to stakeholders
What we can offer you:
- Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
- Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business
- Align with a cash positive company that operates in the luxury market
- Training and career development opportunities
- 3 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays per year
- Relaxed and collaborative work environment
- Up to 6% 401k employer contributions
- Amazing benefits and wellness programs
- Team building company sponsored events
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Graphic Design or similar
- 8 to 10 years working in Graphic Design within an advertising agency or luxury industry
- This is a 100% on-site position 5 days a week, applicants will need to be able to commute on a daily-basis
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with photoshoots, launches, and catalog work
- Digital & print experience with expertise in advertising, email marketing, website assets, and social platforms
- Excellent communication skills both in conversation and in writing, with an emphasis on pitching and presentations, running work-sessions as well as articulating and defending creative decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Natural leadership abilities with excellent communication skills to lead the team
- Proven track record working on multiple disciplines and projects
- Strong time management skills with the motivation to collaborate as a team
- Be self-directed, organized and a master at managing multiple projects at once
- Take feedback constructively, defending ideas where appropriate and implementing solutions
- Meticulous and attention to detail
- Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
- Not overwhelmed by balancing multiple requests against inflexible deadlines
- Strong copywriting background
Starting base salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Ardmore Home Design, Inc.