DESCRIPTION

Hey, we’re Article. We’re a digital-first furniture brand that’s engineering remarkably better furniture experiences. We don’t have brick and mortar stores, so we’re able to deliver better value on beautiful, modern furniture. Because of this, we’re growing like crazy and we need a few more hands on deck. Maybe it’s you we’re looking for?

We are looking for a Creative Director who will lead a team of multidisciplinary creatives in the delivery of customer-centric experiences across all touch-points. You will rally the wider teams around a creative vision through effective presentation skills and leadership. Reporting to and working close with the VP - Creative & Design, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspiring, leading, and directing a team of multidisciplinary creatives, including graphic designers, photographers and copywriters, from the ideation to the delivery of world class campaigns across all media platforms.
• Collaborating with our Marketing Team Leaders to define a creative strategy that aligns with our customer and business objectives.
• Using your effective communication and presentation skills to provide a clear visual map of how our multi-channel customer experiences will come to life and increase brand relevance.
• Overseeing asset development (photo, video, copy, graphics design) across mediums with a strong vision for an integrated multimedia program.
• Supporting our Sr. Graphic Designer - Web + Advertising in development of the corporate personality and best use of creative assets.
• Supporting our Sr. Graphic Designer - Brand in evolving brand standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Proactively ensuring that concepts, designs and desired output are obtainable within the project timeline and budget. Overseeing the Creative Team calendar.
• Developing and cultivating a deep understanding of the Article brand, product and consumer and direct all creative outputs around it.
• Establishing and providing guidelines for designers, photographers, videographers, copywriters on a project level.

REQUIREMENTS

• You have 3+ years’ experience leading a creative team, 8+ years’ experience as a Graphic Designer, and a university degree or diploma in Graphic Arts and/or Communications
• You have worked at a high level on known brands and have been recognized for your exceptional creative work and ability to lead a successful team
• You are capable of leading in a multi-disciplinary environment across digital, copy, photo, video and print materials
• You have a demonstrated understanding of email and digital marketing best practices, internet consumer behavior, and direct marketing principles
• You have an in-depth and current working knowledge of Adobe programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat
• You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives
• You seek and execute the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You have a keen interest in home furnishings, interior design and architecture
• You subscribe to the less-is-more style of design and have an affinity for the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian and West Coast Modern design aesthetics

BENEFITS

So what’s in it for you? Besides the chance to join a diverse group of Particles working to make the world a more beautiful and comfortable place, you’ll get to take advantage of some pretty great perks.

• You’ll get all the tools you need to get your job done well.
• Access to a great benefits package with all the bells and whistles.
• All employees get amazing discounts on our products so you can style your home how you like it.
• Our kitchen is regularly stocked full of delicious snacks.
• We don’t just crunch the clock and leave; we also have regular extra-curricular activities. We’re open to suggestions for fun new activities so bring a few ideas along.

Ready to become a Particle?