Hybrid role starting next week for an Art Director with 5+ years experience in the fashion, beauty, or retail industry--looking for previous experience working on production-ready packaging designs, web, mobile, and social campaigns. This client is located in the Metrowest and onsite two days a week; this is a full time contract starting out at three months with a chance to extend after that.

Responsibilities

Art Director

Start immediately, contract 3-4 months

Global Creative Vision:

• Expertise in developing design concepts that resonate across global markets, incorporating cultural insights while maintaining brand integrity.
• Ability to think creatively on a global scale, ensuring designs are adaptable to various regional requirements.

Strong Packaging Design Expertise:

• Proven track record of creating innovative and functional packaging designs, including structural and graphic elements, that enhance the product’s appeal.
• Ability to develop both conceptual and production-ready packaging designs, considering materials, sustainability, and manufacturability.

Digital Design Mastery:

• Expertise in creating high-quality digital designs for web, mobile, and social platforms, with a focus on user experience and engagement.
• Proficiency in digital tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, etc.) to execute both static and interactive designs.

Rapid Concept Generation:

• Exceptional ability to quickly generate multiple creative design concepts from the same brief, with minimal direction.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines to produce high-quality design options in a short turnaround time, critical for New Product Development (NPD) and packaging timelines.

Flexibility with Competing Priorities:

• Comfortable managing multiple design projects with competing priorities, adjusting timelines and focus as needed.
• Skilled at quickly shifting between packaging design, digital executions, and other creative tasks while ensuring consistent quality and creativity.

Creative Autonomy:

• Ability to take minimal direction and transform it into multiple design solutions, pushing creative boundaries while meeting project objectives.
• Capable of offering fresh and innovative approaches to design challenges without requiring constant supervision or micromanagement.

Strong Understanding of Hierarchy and Spatial Design:

• Expertise in creating clear visual hierarchies and layouts, both in physical packaging and digital formats, ensuring the message is conveyed effectively and attractively.
• Skilled in balancing visual elements in space, whether working on a compact product label or a full-scale digital interface.

Innovative Problem-Solving:

• Strong ability to not just take information and replicate it, but to inject new creative perspectives and ideas that elevate the project.
• Proven track record of rethinking conventional design solutions and introducing fresh, innovative ideas within established brand guidelines.

Brand Consistency Across Touchpoints:

• Ability to create consistent design outputs that adhere to brand guidelines while still offering unique and innovative design solutions.
• Experience ensuring that both physical packaging and digital designs reflect the brand’s voice and personality across different media.

High-Energy, Fast-Paced Work Ethic:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, juggling multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality.
• Expertise in managing quick turnarounds, often delivering high-quality design iterations under tight deadlines, while balancing competing demands.

Attention to Detail & Precision:

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all design elements are cohesive and meet both design standards and production requirements.
• Ability to spot and correct issues across both packaging and digital designs early in the process, ensuring a smooth and efficient production workflow.

Collaborative Mindset & Communication:

• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams (marketing, production, and product teams) to ensure designs meet business goals.
• Skilled at presenting design concepts and justifying creative decisions while also being receptive to feedback and iterating quickly when needed.

Trend Awareness & Adaptability:

• Constantly stays up-to-date with design trends in both packaging and digital spaces, adapting ideas to keep the designs fresh and relevant.
• Ability to apply cutting-edge design trends creatively while still adhering to the timeless principles of strong design.