Art Director, Digital & Paid Media

Crate & Barrel

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Art Director, Digital + Paid Media.The Art Director, Digital + Paid Media is responsible for developing design, presentation and photography concepts for digital creative. Partners with internal teams to deliver interactive, brand elevated user experiences that create engagement and conversion.This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL offices with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.A day in the life as an Art Director, Digital + Paid Media…
  • Collaborate with internal and external project teams to support multi-channel initiatives.
  • Deepen customer engagement and conversion by driving the creation of innovative and engaging online experiences across digital channels
  • Lead and develop multiple on-going projects and timelines
  • Maintains brand authenticity throughout all creative work
  • Lead digital design projects from inception to launch
  • Ensures budgets, deadlines, etc. are complete, accurate and followed and assists in developing and maintaining schedules for projects.
  • Attends and/or leads meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project.
  • Conceive, develop and present concepts and designs.
  • Mentor design team by providing critical hindsight and feedback
What you’ll bring to the table…
  • Extensive knowledge of design
  • Proven Leadership skills who acts with courage, compassion and calm
  • Positive attitude and infectious personal drive that energizes others
  • Effective communicator and a strong collaborator
  • Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment who is adaptable to change and can balance multiple activities at once while making appropriate progress against them all
  • Current and informed on design’s best practices and latest industry trends
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
  • Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
  • 6 years of Graphic Design or relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related area
  • Excellent skills with Adobe CC Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Experienced with Google and MS Office Suite
  • Experience in Illustration, Motion Graphics, Animation
  • Photography experience is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and correctly prioritize multiple projects for themselves and others
Minimum Starting Rate: $68,000.00 AnnuallyUp to: $90,000.00 AnnuallyPay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Crate & Barrel