Art Director

Dolls Kill • Oakland, CA

23d

About The Position

Dolls Kill is seeking a highly conceptual, design-forward Art Director with a strong foundation in graphic design and digital storytelling. This role requires someone who can both set the creative direction and execute it across key channels, leading the visual identity for the brand's digital ecosystem, including homepage takeovers and email campaigns, ensuring a fresh, cohesive, and distinctly Dolls Kill aesthetic. The Art Director will be responsible for owning and evolving the visual direction across all digital touchpoints, conceptualizing and designing engaging homepage experiences, landing pages, and site refreshes that drive conversion. They will also lead the design and development of email campaigns, from template systems to individual launches and promotions. Collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and social teams is key to bringing campaigns to life. The role involves developing and maintaining design systems and templates for scalability, mentoring designers, and staying ahead of trends in fashion, design, and digital experiences to foster innovation. The Art Director must balance speed and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while ensuring brand consistency and pushing creative boundaries.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in graphic design
• At least 2–3 years in an Art Director or senior-level role
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital-first design (ecommerce, homepage, email, campaigns)
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling
• Experience designing for e-commerce and performance marketing environments
• Ability to conceptualize at a high level and execute with attention to detail
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative environment
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for fashion

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the visual direction of Dolls Kill across all digital touchpoints
• Concept, design, and execute homepage experiences, landing pages, and site refreshes that drive engagement and conversion
• Lead the design and development of email campaigns - from template systems to one-off launches and promos
• Partner closely with marketing, merchandising, and social teams to bring campaigns to life
• Develop and maintain design systems and templates for scalability across channels
• Mentor and provide feedback to designers, fostering a high-performing creative team
• Stay ahead of trends in fashion, design, and digital experiences - bringing new ideas and innovation to the brand
• Balance speed and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ensure brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed