Art Director - Remote

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Towson, CT

19h•Remote

About The Position

As an Art Director, you’ll be part of our in-house advertising agency “The Shop,” working as a remote employee. You will contribute a high volume of ideas that turn strategy into clear, compelling creative concepts, and develop and execute concepts for campaigns, earned media, and activations across all channels including digital, social, retail, and video. The role involves supporting projects from concept through final execution, ensuring high-quality creative output, and partnering with copywriters and cross-functional teams to build integrated work that meets business objectives. You will present ideas clearly and confidently, articulating the concept and its value, and collaborate with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, and Senior Art Directors to refine campaign direction. Additionally, you will assist in planning photo and video shoots, supporting art direction on set, and working with photographers, videographers, production, vendors, and editors. The position requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while staying on strategy, on time, and on budget, and contributing to brainstorms to push the work to a higher standard. Stanley Black & Decker is a global company with 20+ brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®, employing approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally. The company is the world's largest tool company, an industry visionary, solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and its Industry 4.0 Initiative, committed to greater quality for customers and greater environmental and social value. They have a rich history dating back to 1843 and are evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Requirements

A 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
2-5+ years’ work experience with an in-house marketing team or advertising agency.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with strong design and art direction skills.
A portfolio with relevant work experience and examples (required).

Nice To Haves

Experience in photo/video art direction (preferred).

Responsibilities

Contribute a high volume of ideas that turn strategy into clear, compelling creative concepts.
Develop and execute concepts for campaigns, earned media, activations, and more across all channels, including digital, social, retail, and video.
Support projects from concept through final execution, ensuring high-quality creative output.
Partner with copywriters and cross-functional teams to build integrated work that meets business objectives.
Present ideas clearly and confidently, articulating the concept and its value.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, and Senior Art Directors to refine campaign direction.
Assist in planning photo and video shoots, supporting art direction on set, and working with photographers, videographers, production, vendors, and editors.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while staying on strategy, on time, and on budget.
Contribute to brainstorms and push the work to a higher standard.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical
Dental
Life
Vision
Disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Programs & benefits in support of your well-being (wellness program)
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
Career paths within a global company with 20+ brands (60+ brands mentioned later)
Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities)
Awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences (Diverse & Inclusive Culture)
Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices (Purpose-Driven Company)
Retirement benefits