Art Director

Title: Art Director

Department: Creative

Location: Dallas

Term: Full Time 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Divi is a Scalp & Hair Health brand on a mission to address the root cause of hair loss and thinning. Driven by her own struggles with postpartum hair loss, founder Dani Austin set out to create products that don’t just mask hair issues, but heal them—inside and out. Since the brand’s launch in 2021, Dani’s message,  mission and products have struck a chord with millions of people searching for support throughout the course of hair journeys. Today, Divi is in crazy growth mode, expanding its lineup of cutting-edge, scalp-focused products and the team that brings it all to life. That’s where you come in!

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JOB SUMMARY: 

Divi is seeking a talented and multi disciplined Art Director with a strong eye for design to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for delivery and execution of on-brand, market leading imagery, design and layouts that both inspire in terms of creative execution and adheres to seasonal creative direction and guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a strong portfolio showcasing their creative skills. As Art Director, you will serve as “creative ops,” helping determine the order and process for any creative requests throughout the entire organization to ensure deadlines are met and assets are delivered on time. You will work closely with our Creative Director, Marketing Director, and Retail teams to manage timelines and expectations, as well as produce visually compelling assets that communicate our brand message effectively. The ideal candidate is not afraid to wear multiple hats, prioritize projects, and roll up their sleeves and get to work.

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RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:

• Conceptualize and create innovative assets for various marketing materials, including but not limited to: digital assets to support Divi’s and retail partners’ ecomm sites, advertisements, social media graphics, website banners, print collateral, packaging, digital paid media and more.
• Support Creative Director in all aspects of creative execution, from initial concepts through production phase, including managing and organizing image selection.
• Develop and present seasonal visual direction and marketing campaigns to the leadership team.
• Lead and perform the detailed visual art & design direction of marketing campaigns through all stages of development for all digital and retail channels.
• Supervise projects handled by marketing team (including email, web and social collateral). Serve as a design leader, providing guidance and feedback to team junior members.
• Accountable for quality control and final presentation of finished collateral to senior leadership.
• Ability to understand and articulate an omni-channel creative strategy and align with business objectives and its application in campaigns. 
• Translate marketing objectives into creative designs that effectively communicate our brand identity and support business objectives.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all design projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design quality and effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate on designs as needed.

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CANDIDATE QUALITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working through multi-channel campaigns and creative work
• Proficiency in applicable Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• A well-rounded portfolio of omni-channel conceptual work, with strong design, color balance, photography, logo and typography skills
• Self-starter personality with enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Effective interpersonal skills, working well across functions
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that campaigns and product launches meet seasonal creative direction and support business strategies
• High level of organization, attention to detail and innovation
• High knowledge of current trends, somebody who lives on the bleeding edge of culture
• Experience working in the adult beverage category is a plus
• Very strong understanding of current design and beauty trends 
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Experience with web design and/or motion graphics is a plus.

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JOB BENEFITS:

1.  Competitive salary 

2. Premier Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

3. Strong Corporate Mission

4. Strong Corporate Culture 

5. Hybrid Work Schedule (6 days remote/month) 

6. Generous PTO program 

7. Opportunities for Growth

8. Eligibility to Stock Program [1 YEAR] 

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