Art Director

Overstock.com•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Art Director establishes, evolves, and enforces brand standards while leading creative designers and video editors in producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds business goals. The role leads seasonal concepting and directs production of marketing and promotional assets, including design direction for key revenue-generating channels such as email. The Art Director mentors, coaches, and leads the team to support strong output and satisfaction, and hires and retains design talent. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners and ensures project management supports production timelines. It also stays current with design trends in the home space and brings new ideas forward quarterly. Hands-on design work may be required to supplement the team, and the Art Director presents ideas to groups or executives as needed. The position also plans and directs photo and video shoots with the in-house studio team as needed. Bed Bath & Beyond describes its culture as one of understanding, acceptance, and respect, with an emphasis on valuing individuality and fostering inclusive behaviors. The position requires general office activities and may involve occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, as well as frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in retail brand creative design/graphic design.
3 years of experience managing designers.
Experience with creative concepting.
Ability to direct the design work of others.
Graphic design skills.
Photo art direction experience or skills.
Knowledge of video editing.
Knowledge of design principles.
Knowledge of design production workflows.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish, evolve, and enforce brand standards.
Lead creative designers and video editors in producing work that meets or exceeds business goals.
Lead seasonal concepting and direct production of marketing and promotional assets.
Mentor, coach, and lead the team to support maximum output and satisfaction.
Hire and retain design talent.
Communicate with cross-functional partners and ensure project management supports production timelines.
Stay abreast of design trends in the home space and bring new ideas forward quarterly.
Lead design innovation in key revenue-generating channels, such as email.
Perform hands-on design work as needed to supplement the team.
Present ideas in group settings and/or to executives as needed.
Plan and direct photo and video shoots with the in-house studio team as needed.