Art Director

About the position

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used-and loved-for generations. Arhaus is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their Creative team. The ideal candidate will be able to translate strategic insights into brand defining creative storytelling, have a high attention to detail, be able to drive creative innovation, and manage the creative design process. As a Senior Art Director, you'll be responsible for the concepting, execution and on-time delivery of high-quality creative materials across marketing channels with a focus on building the Arhaus brand, engaging customers, and driving business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative design process from concept to completion, ensuring that all deliverables support Arhaus brand pillars, engaging customers, and driving business results
• Partner with copywriters and marketing partners to brainstorm, design and develop creative work for various campaigns, including print ads, digital banners, social media content, and other marketing materials.
• Design materials that enhance the Arhaus brand and the overall customer experience
• Drive innovation with editorial storytelling approach that elevates customer engagement
• Provide expertise that pushes the team to do the most effective and elevated work possible
• Demonstrate exceptional creative concepting ability across multiple marketing channels, as evidenced by a diverse portfolio of work
• Translate strategic insights into effective and highly creative ideas
• Oversee and mentor designers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure their professional growth and the quality of their work.
• Partner with Marketing leads to grow the business and explore new business opportunities
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Maintain accountability for overall quality of creative work
• Conduct and participate in design reviews with a range of stakeholders across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Advertising, Communications, Design, or other related field (or other relevant equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in Art Direction
• Fluent in Adobe Suite
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of campaign work.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Ability to balance big-picture creative thinking with hands-on design execution.
• Strong project management skills and ability to function as project leader influencing others as well as individual contributor. Able to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Team Player - Must be able to manage and work with various members of creative, ecommerce and social teams
• Must be organized and able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication, presentation, and social skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate design concepts appropriately to different audiences and varying levels of the organization
• Excellent presentation, teambuilding and communication skills, as well as a strong customer service mentality, to build and maintain relationships