Senior Creative Art Director

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Creative Art Director to join our nearshore team supporting customer headquarters. This strategic, hands-on role will lead the creative design process for print, digital, and in-store content. The ideal candidate has a strong background in art direction, graphic design, storyboarding, and campaign development and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced retail environment.

As a senior member of the team, you will bring innovative ideas and storytelling to life through creative concepts, illustrations, and visual campaigns. You will play a critical role in the development of seasonal promotions, branding initiatives, and marketing materials that align with long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Development:
• Develop and present creative concepts for marketing campaigns, promotions, and seasonal materials (e.g., Back-to-School, Halloween, etc.).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create cohesive designs for logos, graphics, and language for campaigns across platforms.
• Design & Illustration:
• Lead the creation of high-quality designs and illustrations for print (e.g., weekly ads, posters, in-store displays) and digital platforms (e.g., app ads, banners).
• Provide hands-on design expertise and guide the team through the creative process.
• Storyboarding:
• Create and present storyboards for campaigns and projects, visualizing concepts for stakeholders and aligning them with business goals.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Work closely with the marketing team and other departments to ensure design consistency and alignment across all touchpoints.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings to share and refine ideas, ensuring smooth execution across various channels.
• Serve as a mentor and creative lead for junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to enhance the team’s output.
• Execution:
• Oversee the design placement for in-store displays, product packaging, promotional boxes, and seasonal content.
• Ensure all creative assets meet brand standards and resonate with the target audience.
• Deliver on long-term projects, including conceptualizing content a year in advance for major campaigns.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in creative design, art direction, or a similar role, in retail or marketing.
• Proven experience leading creative projects and mentoring a design team.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Strong experience in storyboarding and creating concepts for print and digital campaigns.
• Background in illustration and visual storytelling for diverse formats.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative decisions to various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with marketing and cross-functional teams.
• English skill proficient

Application Process:

Candidates should submit their resume and a portfolio showcasing relevant work. They will be tasked to test their design experience during interview. They will be given a design needed. They are to explain how they made the design and their logic behind the design.

• Candidates, submit Resume in English (mandatory)
• Opportunity to work with a US based company
• 100% remote for Mexican citizens